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How far is Narsarsuaq from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) is 2989 miles / 4810 kilometers / 2597 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Narsarsuaq Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Narsarsuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2989.020 miles
  • 4810.362 kilometers
  • 2597.388 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
  • 2979.520 miles
  • 4795.072 kilometers
  • 2589.132 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 Narsarsuaq?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Narsarsuaq Airport is 6 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Narsarsuaq generates about 333 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 333 kilograms equals 734 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Narsarsuaq

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

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 Narsarsuaq Airport
City: Narsarsuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: UAK
ICAO Code: BGBW
Coordinates: 61°9′37″N, 45°25′33″W