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How far is Qaanaaq from Whatì?

The distance between Whatì (Whatì Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 1423 miles / 2290 kilometers / 1237 nautical miles.

Whatì Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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1423
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2290
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1237
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Distance from Whatì to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1422.940 miles
  • 2290.000 kilometers
  • 1236.501 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
  • 1417.717 miles
  • 2281.595 kilometers
  • 1231.963 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 Whatì to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Whatì Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whatì Airport (YLE) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Whatì to Qaanaaq generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Whatì to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whatì Airport (YLE) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin Whatì Airport
City: Whatì
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLE
ICAO Code: CEM3
Coordinates: 63°7′54″N, 117°14′45″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