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How far is Vagar from Narsarsuaq?

The distance between Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) and Vagar (Vágar Airport) is 1241 miles / 1997 kilometers / 1079 nautical miles.

Narsarsuaq Airport – Vágar Airport

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Distance from Narsarsuaq to Vagar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1241.188 miles
  • 1997.499 kilometers
  • 1078.563 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
  • 1236.590 miles
  • 1990.099 kilometers
  • 1074.568 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 Narsarsuaq to Vagar?

The estimated flight time from Narsarsuaq Airport to Vágar Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Vágar Airport (FAE)

On average, flying from Narsarsuaq to Vagar generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Narsarsuaq to Vagar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Vágar Airport (FAE).

Airport information

Origin Narsarsuaq Airport
City: Narsarsuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: UAK
ICAO Code: BGBW
Coordinates: 61°9′37″N, 45°25′33″W
Destination Vágar Airport
City: Vagar
Country: Faroe Islands Flag of Faroe Islands
IATA Code: FAE
ICAO Code: EKVG
Coordinates: 62°3′48″N, 7°16′37″W