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How far is Narsarsuaq from Gander?

The distance between Gander (Gander International Airport) and Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) is 918 miles / 1478 kilometers / 798 nautical miles.

Gander International Airport – Narsarsuaq Airport

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918
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1478
Kilometers
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798
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 14 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
145 kg

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Distance from Gander to Narsarsuaq

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gander to Narsarsuaq. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 918.150 miles
  • 1477.620 kilometers
  • 797.851 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
  • 916.789 miles
  • 1475.429 kilometers
  • 796.668 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 Gander to Narsarsuaq?

The estimated flight time from Gander International Airport to Narsarsuaq Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK)

On average, flying from Gander to Narsarsuaq generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gander to Narsarsuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK).

Airport information

Origin Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″W
Destination Narsarsuaq Airport
City: Narsarsuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: UAK
ICAO Code: BGBW
Coordinates: 61°9′37″N, 45°25′33″W