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How far is Paamiut from Qaanaaq?

The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and Paamiut (Paamiut Airport) is 1158 miles / 1864 kilometers / 1006 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Paamiut (JFR) is 925 miles / 1488 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 296 hours 54 minutes.

Qaanaaq Airport – Paamiut Airport

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Distance from Qaanaaq to Paamiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1158.137 miles
  • 1863.841 kilometers
  • 1006.393 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
  • 1154.282 miles
  • 1857.637 kilometers
  • 1003.044 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 Paamiut?

The estimated flight time from Qaanaaq Airport to Paamiut Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Paamiut Airport (JFR)

On average, flying from Qaanaaq to Paamiut generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 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 Paamiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Paamiut Airport (JFR).

Airport information

Origin Qaanaaq Airport
City: Qaanaaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: NAQ
ICAO Code: BGQQ
Coordinates: 77°29′18″N, 69°23′19″W
Destination Paamiut Airport
City: Paamiut
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JFR
ICAO Code: BGPT
Coordinates: 62°0′53″N, 49°40′15″W