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How far is Uummannaq from Sandspit?

The distance between Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) and Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) is 2598 miles / 4180 kilometers / 2257 nautical miles.

Sandspit Airport – Qaarsut Airport

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Distance from Sandspit to Uummannaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2597.505 miles
  • 4180.279 kilometers
  • 2257.170 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
  • 2588.805 miles
  • 4166.277 kilometers
  • 2249.610 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 Sandspit to Uummannaq?

The estimated flight time from Sandspit Airport to Qaarsut Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA)

On average, flying from Sandspit to Uummannaq generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 632 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sandspit to Uummannaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA).

Airport information

Origin Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″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