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How far is Quaqtaq from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Quaqtaq (Quaqtaq Airport) is 703 miles / 1131 kilometers / 611 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Quaqtaq Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Quaqtaq

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Quaqtaq. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 702.889 miles
  • 1131.191 kilometers
  • 610.794 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
  • 700.519 miles
  • 1127.376 kilometers
  • 608.734 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 Kangerlussuaq to Quaqtaq?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Quaqtaq Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Quaqtaq Airport (YQC)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Quaqtaq generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 275 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Quaqtaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Quaqtaq Airport (YQC).

Airport information

Origin Kangerlussuaq Airport
City: Kangerlussuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: SFJ
ICAO Code: BGSF
Coordinates: 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W
Destination Quaqtaq Airport
City: Quaqtaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQC
ICAO Code: CYHA
Coordinates: 61°2′47″N, 69°37′4″W