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How far is Qaanaaq from Sault Ste Marie?

The distance between Sault Ste Marie (Sault Ste. Marie Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 2186 miles / 3518 kilometers / 1900 nautical miles.

Sault Ste. Marie Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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Distance from Sault Ste Marie to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2186.239 miles
  • 3518.411 kilometers
  • 1899.790 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
  • 2181.510 miles
  • 3510.799 kilometers
  • 1895.680 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 Sault Ste Marie to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Sault Ste. Marie Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Sault Ste Marie to Qaanaaq generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 526 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sault Ste Marie to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin Sault Ste. Marie Airport
City: Sault Ste Marie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAM
ICAO Code: CYAM
Coordinates: 46°29′6″N, 84°30′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