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How far is Qaanaaq from Ilulissat?

The distance between Ilulissat (Ilulissat Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 671 miles / 1080 kilometers / 583 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ilulissat (JAV) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) is 215 miles / 346 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 19 minutes.

Ilulissat Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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Distance from Ilulissat to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 671.255 miles
  • 1080.279 kilometers
  • 583.304 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
  • 668.719 miles
  • 1076.198 kilometers
  • 581.101 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 Ilulissat to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Ilulissat Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Ilulissat to Qaanaaq generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 268 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ilulissat to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin Ilulissat Airport
City: Ilulissat
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JAV
ICAO Code: BGJN
Coordinates: 69°14′35″N, 51°3′25″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