Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Uummannaq from Halifax?

The distance between Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) and Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) is 1827 miles / 2940 kilometers / 1587 nautical miles.

Halifax Stanfield International Airport – Qaarsut Airport

Distance arrow
1827
Miles
Distance arrow
2940
Kilometers
Distance arrow
1587
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Halifax to Uummannaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1826.564 miles
  • 2939.570 kilometers
  • 1587.241 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
  • 1823.618 miles
  • 2934.829 kilometers
  • 1584.681 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 Halifax to Uummannaq?

The estimated flight time from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Qaarsut Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA)

On average, flying from Halifax to Uummannaq generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Halifax to Uummannaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA).

Airport information

Origin Halifax Stanfield International Airport
City: Halifax
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHZ
ICAO Code: CYHZ
Coordinates: 44°52′50″N, 63°30′30″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