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How far is Qaanaaq from Smithers?

The distance between Smithers (Smithers Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 2092 miles / 3366 kilometers / 1818 nautical miles.

Smithers Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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3366
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1818
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Distance from Smithers to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2091.590 miles
  • 3366.088 kilometers
  • 1817.542 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
  • 2084.886 miles
  • 3355.298 kilometers
  • 1811.716 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 Smithers to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Smithers Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 4 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Smithers to Qaanaaq generates about 228 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 228 kilograms equals 502 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Smithers to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin Smithers Airport
City: Smithers
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYD
ICAO Code: CYYD
Coordinates: 54°49′28″N, 127°10′58″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