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How far is Kulusuk from Qaanaaq?

The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and Kulusuk (Kulusuk Airport) is 1060 miles / 1706 kilometers / 921 nautical miles.

Qaanaaq Airport – Kulusuk Airport

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Distance from Qaanaaq to Kulusuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1060.071 miles
  • 1706.018 kilometers
  • 921.176 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
  • 1056.158 miles
  • 1699.721 kilometers
  • 917.776 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 Kulusuk?

The estimated flight time from Qaanaaq Airport to Kulusuk Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Kulusuk Airport (KUS)

On average, flying from Qaanaaq to Kulusuk generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 341 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Qaanaaq to Kulusuk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Kulusuk Airport (KUS).

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 Kulusuk Airport
City: Kulusuk
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: KUS
ICAO Code: BGKK
Coordinates: 65°34′24″N, 37°7′24″W