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How far is Qaanaaq from Big Trout Lake?

The distance between Big Trout Lake (Big Trout Lake Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 1718 miles / 2766 kilometers / 1493 nautical miles.

Big Trout Lake Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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Distance from Big Trout Lake to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1718.412 miles
  • 2765.516 kilometers
  • 1493.259 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
  • 1713.664 miles
  • 2757.875 kilometers
  • 1489.134 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 Big Trout Lake to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Big Trout Lake Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Big Trout Lake Airport (YTL) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Big Trout Lake to Qaanaaq generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Big Trout Lake to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Big Trout Lake Airport (YTL) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin Big Trout Lake Airport
City: Big Trout Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTL
ICAO Code: CYTL
Coordinates: 53°49′4″N, 89°53′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