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How far is Uummannaq from Norman Wells?

The distance between Norman Wells (Norman Wells Airport) and Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) is 1835 miles / 2953 kilometers / 1595 nautical miles.

Norman Wells Airport – Qaarsut Airport

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Distance from Norman Wells to Uummannaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1834.995 miles
  • 2953.139 kilometers
  • 1594.567 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
  • 1827.749 miles
  • 2941.477 kilometers
  • 1588.270 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 Norman Wells to Uummannaq?

The estimated flight time from Norman Wells Airport to Qaarsut Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA)

On average, flying from Norman Wells to Uummannaq generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 447 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Norman Wells to Uummannaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA).

Airport information

Origin Norman Wells Airport
City: Norman Wells
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVQ
ICAO Code: CYVQ
Coordinates: 65°16′53″N, 126°47′52″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