Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Kalskag, AK, from Qaanaaq?

The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and Kalskag (Kalskag Airport) is 2155 miles / 3468 kilometers / 1873 nautical miles.

Qaanaaq Airport – Kalskag Airport

Distance arrow
2155
Miles
Distance arrow
3468
Kilometers
Distance arrow
1873
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Qaanaaq to Kalskag

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2154.970 miles
  • 3468.088 kilometers
  • 1872.618 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
  • 2146.814 miles
  • 3454.963 kilometers
  • 1865.531 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 Kalskag?

The estimated flight time from Qaanaaq Airport to Kalskag Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Kalskag Airport (KLG)

On average, flying from Qaanaaq to Kalskag generates about 235 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 235 kilograms equals 519 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Qaanaaq to Kalskag

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Kalskag Airport (KLG).

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 Kalskag Airport
City: Kalskag, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KLG
ICAO Code: PALG
Coordinates: 61°32′10″N, 160°20′27″W