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How far is Island Lake from Qaanaaq?

The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and Island Lake (Island Lake Airport) is 1754 miles / 2824 kilometers / 1525 nautical miles.

Qaanaaq Airport – Island Lake Airport

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Distance from Qaanaaq to Island Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1754.488 miles
  • 2823.576 kilometers
  • 1524.609 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
  • 1749.558 miles
  • 2815.640 kilometers
  • 1520.324 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 Island Lake?

The estimated flight time from Qaanaaq Airport to Island Lake Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Island Lake Airport (YIV)

On average, flying from Qaanaaq to Island Lake generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 433 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Qaanaaq to Island Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Island Lake Airport (YIV).

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 Island Lake Airport
City: Island Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YIV
ICAO Code: CYIV
Coordinates: 53°51′25″N, 94°39′12″W