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How far is Qaanaaq from Nakina?

The distance between Nakina (Nakina Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 1945 miles / 3130 kilometers / 1690 nautical miles.

Nakina Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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3130
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1690
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Distance from Nakina to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1944.950 miles
  • 3130.093 kilometers
  • 1690.115 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
  • 1940.156 miles
  • 3122.379 kilometers
  • 1685.950 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 Nakina to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Nakina Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nakina Airport (YQN) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Nakina to Qaanaaq generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 468 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nakina to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nakina Airport (YQN) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin Nakina Airport
City: Nakina
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQN
ICAO Code: CYQN
Coordinates: 50°10′58″N, 86°41′47″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