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How far is Iqaluit from Qaanaaq?

The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and Iqaluit (Iqaluit Airport) is 952 miles / 1532 kilometers / 827 nautical miles.

Qaanaaq Airport – Iqaluit Airport

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Distance from Qaanaaq to Iqaluit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 952.136 miles
  • 1532.314 kilometers
  • 827.384 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
  • 948.973 miles
  • 1527.225 kilometers
  • 824.635 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 Iqaluit?

The estimated flight time from Qaanaaq Airport to Iqaluit Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Iqaluit Airport (YFB)

On average, flying from Qaanaaq to Iqaluit generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Qaanaaq to Iqaluit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Iqaluit Airport (YFB).

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 Iqaluit Airport
City: Iqaluit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFB
ICAO Code: CYFB
Coordinates: 63°45′23″N, 68°33′20″W