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How far is Nunapitchuk, AK, from Qaanaaq?

The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and Nunapitchuk (Nunapitchuk Airport) is 2224 miles / 3579 kilometers / 1932 nautical miles.

Qaanaaq Airport – Nunapitchuk Airport

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Distance from Qaanaaq to Nunapitchuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2223.729 miles
  • 3578.745 kilometers
  • 1932.368 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
  • 2215.371 miles
  • 3565.294 kilometers
  • 1925.105 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 Nunapitchuk?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Nunapitchuk Airport (NUP)

On average, flying from Qaanaaq to Nunapitchuk 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 Nunapitchuk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Nunapitchuk Airport (NUP).

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 Nunapitchuk Airport
City: Nunapitchuk, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: NUP
ICAO Code: PPIT
Coordinates: 60°54′20″N, 162°26′25″W