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How far is Uummannaq from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) is 2581 miles / 4154 kilometers / 2243 nautical miles.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Qaarsut Airport

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Distance from Whistler to Uummannaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2580.994 miles
  • 4153.707 kilometers
  • 2242.822 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
  • 2573.042 miles
  • 4140.909 kilometers
  • 2235.912 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 Whistler to Uummannaq?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Qaarsut Airport is 5 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA)

On average, flying from Whistler to Uummannaq generates about 285 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 285 kilograms equals 628 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Whistler to Uummannaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA).

Airport information

Origin Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
City: Whistler
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWS
ICAO Code: CAE5
Coordinates: 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″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