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How far is Kangirsuk from Qaanaaq?

The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and Kangirsuk (Kangirsuk Airport) is 1210 miles / 1948 kilometers / 1052 nautical miles.

Qaanaaq Airport – Kangirsuk Airport

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Distance from Qaanaaq to Kangirsuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1210.287 miles
  • 1947.768 kilometers
  • 1051.711 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
  • 1206.549 miles
  • 1941.753 kilometers
  • 1048.462 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 Kangirsuk?

The estimated flight time from Qaanaaq Airport to Kangirsuk Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Kangirsuk Airport (YKG)

On average, flying from Qaanaaq to Kangirsuk generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Qaanaaq to Kangirsuk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Kangirsuk Airport (YKG).

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 Kangirsuk Airport
City: Kangirsuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKG
ICAO Code: CYAS
Coordinates: 60°1′37″N, 69°59′57″W