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How far is Qaanaaq from Narsarsuaq?

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

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

Narsarsuaq Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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Distance from Narsarsuaq to Qaanaaq

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Narsarsuaq to Qaanaaq. 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 Narsarsuaq to Qaanaaq?

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

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

On average, flying from Narsarsuaq to Qaanaaq 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 Narsarsuaq to Qaanaaq

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

Airport information

Origin Narsarsuaq Airport
City: Narsarsuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: UAK
ICAO Code: BGBW
Coordinates: 61°9′37″N, 45°25′33″W
Destination Qaanaaq Airport
City: Qaanaaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: NAQ
ICAO Code: BGQQ
Coordinates: 77°29′18″N, 69°23′19″W