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How far is Uummannaq from Kuujjuaq?

The distance between Kuujjuaq (Kuujjuaq Airport) and Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) is 987 miles / 1589 kilometers / 858 nautical miles.

Kuujjuaq Airport – Qaarsut Airport

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Distance from Kuujjuaq to Uummannaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 987.222 miles
  • 1588.779 kilometers
  • 857.872 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
  • 984.428 miles
  • 1584.283 kilometers
  • 855.444 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 Kuujjuaq to Uummannaq?

The estimated flight time from Kuujjuaq Airport to Qaarsut Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuujjuaq Airport (YVP) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA)

On average, flying from Kuujjuaq to Uummannaq generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuujjuaq to Uummannaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuujjuaq Airport (YVP) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA).

Airport information

Origin Kuujjuaq Airport
City: Kuujjuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVP
ICAO Code: CYVP
Coordinates: 58°5′45″N, 68°25′36″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