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How far is Kimmirut from Qaanaaq?

The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and Kimmirut (Kimmirut Airport) is 1015 miles / 1633 kilometers / 882 nautical miles.

Qaanaaq Airport – Kimmirut Airport

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Distance from Qaanaaq to Kimmirut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1014.804 miles
  • 1633.168 kilometers
  • 881.840 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
  • 1011.489 miles
  • 1627.834 kilometers
  • 878.960 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 Kimmirut?

The estimated flight time from Qaanaaq Airport to Kimmirut Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Kimmirut Airport (YLC)

On average, flying from Qaanaaq to Kimmirut generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Qaanaaq to Kimmirut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Kimmirut Airport (YLC).

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 Kimmirut Airport
City: Kimmirut
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLC
ICAO Code: CYLC
Coordinates: 62°50′59″N, 69°52′59″W