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How far is Qaanaaq from Maniitsoq?

The distance between Maniitsoq (Maniitsoq Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 905 miles / 1456 kilometers / 786 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Maniitsoq (JSU) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) is 534 miles / 860 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 170 hours 58 minutes.

Maniitsoq Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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Distance from Maniitsoq to Qaanaaq

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Maniitsoq to Qaanaaq. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 904.711 miles
  • 1455.991 kilometers
  • 786.172 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
  • 901.530 miles
  • 1450.872 kilometers
  • 783.408 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 Maniitsoq to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Maniitsoq Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Maniitsoq Airport (JSU) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Maniitsoq to Qaanaaq generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 317 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Maniitsoq to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Maniitsoq Airport (JSU) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin Maniitsoq Airport
City: Maniitsoq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JSU
ICAO Code: BGMQ
Coordinates: 65°24′44″N, 52°56′21″W
Destination Qaanaaq Airport
City: Qaanaaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: NAQ
ICAO Code: BGQQ
Coordinates: 77°29′18″N, 69°23′19″W