Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Qaanaaq from Sanikiluaq?

The distance between Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 1471 miles / 2368 kilometers / 1278 nautical miles.

Sanikiluaq Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

Distance arrow
1471
Miles
Distance arrow
2368
Kilometers
Distance arrow
1278
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Sanikiluaq to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1471.203 miles
  • 2367.672 kilometers
  • 1278.441 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
  • 1466.965 miles
  • 2360.851 kilometers
  • 1274.757 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 Sanikiluaq to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Sanikiluaq Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Sanikiluaq to Qaanaaq generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sanikiluaq to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″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