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How far is Qaanaaq from Nain?

The distance between Nain (Nain Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 1463 miles / 2354 kilometers / 1271 nautical miles.

Nain Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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Distance from Nain to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1462.882 miles
  • 2354.281 kilometers
  • 1271.210 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
  • 1458.681 miles
  • 2347.520 kilometers
  • 1267.559 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 Nain to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Nain Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nain and Qaanaaq?

There is no time difference between Nain and Qaanaaq.

Flight carbon footprint between Nain Airport (YDP) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Nain to Qaanaaq generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nain to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nain Airport (YDP) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin Nain Airport
City: Nain
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDP
ICAO Code: CYDP
Coordinates: 56°32′57″N, 61°40′49″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