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How far is Uummannaq from Sanikiluaq?

The distance between Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) and Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) is 1257 miles / 2024 kilometers / 1093 nautical miles.

Sanikiluaq Airport – Qaarsut Airport

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1093
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Distance from Sanikiluaq to Uummannaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1257.385 miles
  • 2023.565 kilometers
  • 1092.638 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
  • 1253.661 miles
  • 2017.572 kilometers
  • 1089.402 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 Sanikiluaq to Uummannaq?

The estimated flight time from Sanikiluaq Airport to Qaarsut Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA)

On average, flying from Sanikiluaq to Uummannaq generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sanikiluaq to Uummannaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA).

Airport information

Origin Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″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