How far is Wainwright, AK, from Qaanaaq?
The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 1598 miles / 2572 kilometers / 1389 nautical miles.
Qaanaaq Airport – Wainwright Airport
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Distance from Qaanaaq to Wainwright
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Qaanaaq to Wainwright. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1598.082 miles
- 2571.864 kilometers
- 1388.695 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- 1591.438 miles
- 2561.171 kilometers
- 1382.922 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 Qaanaaq to Wainwright?
The estimated flight time from Qaanaaq Airport to Wainwright Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Qaanaaq and Wainwright?
The time difference between Qaanaaq and Wainwright is 5 hours. Wainwright is 5 hours behind Qaanaaq.
Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)
On average, flying from Qaanaaq to Wainwright generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Qaanaaq to Wainwright
See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).
Airport information
| Origin | Qaanaaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Qaanaaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | NAQ |
| ICAO Code: | BGQQ |
| Coordinates: | 77°29′18″N, 69°23′19″W |
| Destination | Wainwright Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wainwright, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AIN |
| ICAO Code: | PAWI |
| Coordinates: | 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W |