How far is Kangerlussuaq from Qaanaaq?
The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 818 miles / 1317 kilometers / 711 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) is 587 miles / 945 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 185 hours 40 minutes.
Qaanaaq Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport
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Distance from Qaanaaq to Kangerlussuaq
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Qaanaaq to Kangerlussuaq. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 818.141 miles
- 1316.670 kilometers
- 710.945 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- 815.162 miles
- 1311.877 kilometers
- 708.357 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 Kangerlussuaq?
The estimated flight time from Qaanaaq Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Qaanaaq and Kangerlussuaq?
Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)
On average, flying from Qaanaaq to Kangerlussuaq generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 301 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 Kangerlussuaq
See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).
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 | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |