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How far is Uummannaq from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) is 2643 miles / 4253 kilometers / 2297 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Qaarsut Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Uummannaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2642.858 miles
  • 4253.268 kilometers
  • 2296.581 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
  • 2634.890 miles
  • 4240.444 kilometers
  • 2289.657 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 Vancouver to Uummannaq?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Qaarsut Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Uummannaq generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 644 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Uummannaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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