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How far is Qaanaaq from Eastmain River?

The distance between Eastmain River (Eastmain River Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 1766 miles / 2841 kilometers / 1534 nautical miles.

Eastmain River Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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Distance from Eastmain River to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1765.529 miles
  • 2841.343 kilometers
  • 1534.203 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
  • 1760.995 miles
  • 2834.047 kilometers
  • 1530.263 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 Eastmain River to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Eastmain River Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Eastmain River Airport (ZEM) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Eastmain River to Qaanaaq generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Eastmain River to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Eastmain River Airport (ZEM) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin Eastmain River Airport
City: Eastmain River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZEM
ICAO Code: CZEM
Coordinates: 52°13′35″N, 78°31′20″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