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How far is Uummannaq from Sisimiut?

The distance between Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) and Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) is 263 miles / 424 kilometers / 229 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sisimiut (JHS) to Uummannaq (JQA) is 413 miles / 664 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 131 hours 26 minutes.

Sisimiut Airport – Qaarsut Airport

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Distance from Sisimiut to Uummannaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 263.463 miles
  • 424.003 kilometers
  • 228.943 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
  • 262.630 miles
  • 422.663 kilometers
  • 228.220 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 Sisimiut to Uummannaq?

The estimated flight time from Sisimiut Airport to Qaarsut Airport is 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sisimiut and Uummannaq?

There is no time difference between Sisimiut and Uummannaq.

Flight carbon footprint between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA)

On average, flying from Sisimiut to Uummannaq generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 141 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sisimiut to Uummannaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA).

Airport information

Origin Sisimiut Airport
City: Sisimiut
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JHS
ICAO Code: BGSS
Coordinates: 66°57′4″N, 53°43′45″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