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How far is Qaanaaq from Gjoa Haven?

The distance between Gjoa Haven (Gjoa Haven Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 800 miles / 1287 kilometers / 695 nautical miles.

Gjoa Haven Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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800
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1287
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695
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Distance from Gjoa Haven to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 799.739 miles
  • 1287.056 kilometers
  • 694.954 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
  • 796.677 miles
  • 1282.127 kilometers
  • 692.293 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 Gjoa Haven to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Gjoa Haven Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Gjoa Haven to Qaanaaq generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 297 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gjoa Haven to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin Gjoa Haven Airport
City: Gjoa Haven
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHK
ICAO Code: CYHK
Coordinates: 68°38′8″N, 95°50′58″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