How far is Nuuk from Qaanaaq?

The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) is 996 miles / 1603 kilometers / 866 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Nuuk (GOH) is 645 miles / 1038 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 205 hours 53 minutes.

Distance from Qaanaaq to Nuuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 996.234 miles
• 1603.284 kilometers
• 865.704 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

• 992.797 miles
• 1597.751 kilometers
• 862.717 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 Qaanaaq to Nuuk?

The estimated flight time from Qaanaaq Airport to Nuuk Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

What is the time difference between Qaanaaq and Nuuk?

The time difference between Qaanaaq and Nuuk is 2 hours. Nuuk is 2 hours ahead of Qaanaaq.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Nuuk Airport (GOH)

On average, flying from Qaanaaq to Nuuk generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Qaanaaq to Nuuk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Nuuk Airport (GOH).

Airport information

Origin	Qaanaaq Airport
City:	Qaanaaq
Country:	Greenland
IATA Code:	NAQ
ICAO Code:	BGQQ
Coordinates:	77°29′18″N, 69°23′19″W

Destination	Nuuk Airport
City:	Nuuk
Country:	Greenland
IATA Code:	GOH
ICAO Code:	BGGH
Coordinates:	64°11′27″N, 51°40′41″W