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How far is Qaanaaq from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 2086 miles / 3357 kilometers / 1812 nautical miles.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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1812
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Distance from Thunder Bay to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2085.743 miles
  • 3356.679 kilometers
  • 1812.461 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
  • 2080.850 miles
  • 3348.803 kilometers
  • 1808.209 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 Thunder Bay to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Qaanaaq generates about 227 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 227 kilograms equals 501 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thunder Bay to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″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