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How far is Qaanaaq from Sandy Lake?

The distance between Sandy Lake (Sandy Lake Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 1797 miles / 2892 kilometers / 1561 nautical miles.

Sandy Lake Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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1561
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Distance from Sandy Lake to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1796.831 miles
  • 2891.718 kilometers
  • 1561.403 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
  • 1791.909 miles
  • 2883.798 kilometers
  • 1557.127 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 Sandy Lake to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Sandy Lake Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sandy Lake Airport (ZSJ) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Sandy Lake to Qaanaaq generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sandy Lake to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sandy Lake Airport (ZSJ) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin Sandy Lake Airport
City: Sandy Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZSJ
ICAO Code: CZSJ
Coordinates: 53°3′51″N, 93°20′39″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