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How far is Qaanaaq from Fort Chipewyan?

The distance between Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 1614 miles / 2597 kilometers / 1402 nautical miles.

Fort Chipewyan Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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Distance from Fort Chipewyan to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1613.776 miles
  • 2597.121 kilometers
  • 1402.333 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
  • 1608.400 miles
  • 2588.469 kilometers
  • 1397.661 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 Fort Chipewyan to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Fort Chipewyan Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Fort Chipewyan to Qaanaaq generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 412 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fort Chipewyan to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin Fort Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″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