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How far is Gillam from Qaanaaq?

The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and Gillam (Gillam Airport) is 1587 miles / 2553 kilometers / 1379 nautical miles.

Qaanaaq Airport – Gillam Airport

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Distance from Qaanaaq to Gillam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1586.569 miles
  • 2553.335 kilometers
  • 1378.690 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
  • 1581.820 miles
  • 2545.692 kilometers
  • 1374.564 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 Gillam?

The estimated flight time from Qaanaaq Airport to Gillam Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Gillam Airport (YGX)

On average, flying from Qaanaaq to Gillam generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Qaanaaq to Gillam

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Gillam Airport (YGX).

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 Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″W