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How far is Uummannaq from Grande Prairie?

The distance between Grande Prairie (Grande Prairie Airport) and Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) is 2196 miles / 3534 kilometers / 1908 nautical miles.

Grande Prairie Airport – Qaarsut Airport

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2196
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3534
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1908
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Distance from Grande Prairie to Uummannaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2196.027 miles
  • 3534.162 kilometers
  • 1908.295 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
  • 2188.571 miles
  • 3522.164 kilometers
  • 1901.817 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 Grande Prairie to Uummannaq?

The estimated flight time from Grande Prairie Airport to Qaarsut Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA)

On average, flying from Grande Prairie to Uummannaq generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 529 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grande Prairie to Uummannaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA).

Airport information

Origin Grande Prairie Airport
City: Grande Prairie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQU
ICAO Code: CYQU
Coordinates: 55°10′46″N, 118°53′6″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