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How far is Wrangell, AK, from Qaanaaq?

The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) is 2062 miles / 3318 kilometers / 1792 nautical miles.

Qaanaaq Airport – Wrangell Airport

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Distance from Qaanaaq to Wrangell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2061.838 miles
  • 3318.207 kilometers
  • 1791.689 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
  • 2054.914 miles
  • 3307.064 kilometers
  • 1785.672 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 Wrangell?

The estimated flight time from Qaanaaq Airport to Wrangell Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Wrangell Airport (WRG)

On average, flying from Qaanaaq to Wrangell generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 495 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Qaanaaq to Wrangell

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Wrangell Airport (WRG).

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 Wrangell Airport
City: Wrangell, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WRG
ICAO Code: PAWG
Coordinates: 56°29′3″N, 132°22′11″W