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How far is Gjoa Haven from Qaanaaq?

The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and Gjoa Haven (Gjoa Haven Airport) is 800 miles / 1287 kilometers / 695 nautical miles.

Qaanaaq Airport – Gjoa Haven Airport

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1287
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695
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Distance from Qaanaaq to Gjoa Haven

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 799.739 miles
  • 1287.056 kilometers
  • 694.954 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
  • 796.677 miles
  • 1282.127 kilometers
  • 692.293 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 Gjoa Haven?

The estimated flight time from Qaanaaq Airport to Gjoa Haven Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK)

On average, flying from Qaanaaq to Gjoa Haven generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 297 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Qaanaaq to Gjoa Haven

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK).

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 Gjoa Haven Airport
City: Gjoa Haven
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHK
ICAO Code: CYHK
Coordinates: 68°38′8″N, 95°50′58″W