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How far is Narsarsuaq from Qaanaaq?

The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) is 1253 miles / 2016 kilometers / 1089 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Narsarsuaq (UAK) is 926 miles / 1490 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 296 hours 58 minutes.

Qaanaaq Airport – Narsarsuaq Airport

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Distance from Qaanaaq to Narsarsuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1252.889 miles
  • 2016.330 kilometers
  • 1088.731 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
  • 1248.737 miles
  • 2009.648 kilometers
  • 1085.123 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 Narsarsuaq?

The estimated flight time from Qaanaaq Airport to Narsarsuaq Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK)

On average, flying from Qaanaaq to Narsarsuaq generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 361 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 Narsarsuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK).

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 Narsarsuaq Airport
City: Narsarsuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: UAK
ICAO Code: BGBW
Coordinates: 61°9′37″N, 45°25′33″W