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How far is Uummannaq from Whitehorse?

The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) is 2244 miles / 3611 kilometers / 1950 nautical miles.

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Qaarsut Airport

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Distance from Whitehorse to Uummannaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2244.038 miles
  • 3611.429 kilometers
  • 1950.016 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
  • 2235.581 miles
  • 3597.818 kilometers
  • 1942.666 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 Whitehorse to Uummannaq?

The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Qaarsut Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA)

On average, flying from Whitehorse to Uummannaq generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 541 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Whitehorse to Uummannaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA).

Airport information

Origin Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
City: Whitehorse
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXY
ICAO Code: CYXY
Coordinates: 60°42′34″N, 135°4′1″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