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How far is Uummannaq from Quaqtaq?

The distance between Quaqtaq (Quaqtaq Airport) and Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) is 819 miles / 1318 kilometers / 711 nautical miles.

Quaqtaq Airport – Qaarsut Airport

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Distance from Quaqtaq to Uummannaq

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Quaqtaq to Uummannaq. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 818.717 miles
  • 1317.597 kilometers
  • 711.446 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 816.149 miles
  • 1313.464 kilometers
  • 709.214 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Quaqtaq to Uummannaq?

The estimated flight time from Quaqtaq Airport to Qaarsut Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA)

On average, flying from Quaqtaq to Uummannaq generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 301 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Quaqtaq to Uummannaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA).

Airport information

Origin Quaqtaq Airport
City: Quaqtaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQC
ICAO Code: CYHA
Coordinates: 61°2′47″N, 69°37′4″W
Destination Qaarsut Airport
City: Uummannaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JQA
ICAO Code: BGUQ
Coordinates: 70°44′3″N, 52°41′46″W