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How far is Aleknagik, AK, from Qaanaaq?

The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and Aleknagik (Aleknagik Airport) is 2273 miles / 3658 kilometers / 1975 nautical miles.

Qaanaaq Airport – Aleknagik Airport

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Distance from Qaanaaq to Aleknagik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2273.099 miles
  • 3658.198 kilometers
  • 1975.269 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
  • 2264.775 miles
  • 3644.802 kilometers
  • 1968.035 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 Aleknagik?

The estimated flight time from Qaanaaq Airport to Aleknagik Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Aleknagik Airport (WKK)

On average, flying from Qaanaaq to Aleknagik generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 549 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Qaanaaq to Aleknagik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Aleknagik Airport (WKK).

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 Aleknagik Airport
City: Aleknagik, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WKK
ICAO Code: 5A8
Coordinates: 59°16′57″N, 158°37′4″W