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How far is Bethel, AK, from Qaanaaq?

The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 2223 miles / 3578 kilometers / 1932 nautical miles.

Qaanaaq Airport – Bethel Airport

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Distance from Qaanaaq to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2223.379 miles
  • 3578.182 kilometers
  • 1932.064 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
  • 2215.041 miles
  • 3564.762 kilometers
  • 1924.818 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 Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Qaanaaq Airport to Bethel Airport is 4 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Qaanaaq to Bethel generates about 243 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 243 kilograms equals 536 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Qaanaaq to Bethel

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Bethel Airport (BET).

Airport information

Origin Qaanaaq Airport
City: Qaanaaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: NAQ
ICAO Code: BGQQ
Coordinates: 77°29′18″N, 69°23′19″W
Destination Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W