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How far is Qaanaaq from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 2234 miles / 3595 kilometers / 1941 nautical miles.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2233.789 miles
  • 3594.935 kilometers
  • 1941.110 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
  • 2229.255 miles
  • 3587.638 kilometers
  • 1937.169 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 Ottawa to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Qaanaaq generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 539 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ottawa to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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