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How far is Gustavus, AK, from Qaanaaq?

The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and Gustavus (Gustavus Airport) is 1989 miles / 3201 kilometers / 1728 nautical miles.

Qaanaaq Airport – Gustavus Airport

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1989
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3201
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1728
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Distance from Qaanaaq to Gustavus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1988.789 miles
  • 3200.646 kilometers
  • 1728.210 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
  • 1981.819 miles
  • 3189.428 kilometers
  • 1722.153 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 Gustavus?

The estimated flight time from Qaanaaq Airport to Gustavus Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Gustavus Airport (GST)

On average, flying from Qaanaaq to Gustavus generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Qaanaaq to Gustavus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Gustavus Airport (GST).

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 Gustavus Airport
City: Gustavus, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GST
ICAO Code: PAGS
Coordinates: 58°25′31″N, 135°42′25″W