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How far is Quinhagak, AK, from Qaanaaq?

The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and Quinhagak (Quinhagak Airport) is 2288 miles / 3683 kilometers / 1989 nautical miles.

Qaanaaq Airport – Quinhagak Airport

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Distance from Qaanaaq to Quinhagak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2288.409 miles
  • 3682.837 kilometers
  • 1988.573 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
  • 2279.947 miles
  • 3669.219 kilometers
  • 1981.220 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 Quinhagak?

The estimated flight time from Qaanaaq Airport to Quinhagak Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Quinhagak Airport (KWN)

On average, flying from Qaanaaq to Quinhagak generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 552 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Qaanaaq to Quinhagak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Quinhagak Airport (KWN).

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 Quinhagak Airport
City: Quinhagak, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KWN
ICAO Code: PAQH
Coordinates: 59°45′18″N, 161°50′42″W