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How far is Narsarsuaq from Fort Nelson?

The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) is 2523 miles / 4061 kilometers / 2193 nautical miles.

Fort Nelson Airport – Narsarsuaq Airport

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4061
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2193
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Distance from Fort Nelson to Narsarsuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2523.488 miles
  • 4061.160 kilometers
  • 2192.851 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
  • 2514.361 miles
  • 4046.472 kilometers
  • 2184.920 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 Fort Nelson to Narsarsuaq?

The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Narsarsuaq Airport is 5 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK)

On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Narsarsuaq generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 613 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fort Nelson to Narsarsuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK).

Airport information

Origin Fort Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″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