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How far is Uummannaq from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) is 263 miles / 423 kilometers / 228 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Uummannaq (JQA) is 587 miles / 945 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 185 hours 40 minutes.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Qaarsut Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Uummannaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 262.673 miles
  • 422.730 kilometers
  • 228.256 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
  • 261.835 miles
  • 421.383 kilometers
  • 227.529 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 Kangerlussuaq to Uummannaq?

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

What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Uummannaq?

There is no time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Uummannaq.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Uummannaq generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 140 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangerlussuaq to Uummannaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA).

Airport information

Origin Kangerlussuaq Airport
City: Kangerlussuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: SFJ
ICAO Code: BGSF
Coordinates: 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″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