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How far is Cape Dorset from Qaanaaq?

The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and Cape Dorset (Cape Dorset Airport) is 932 miles / 1499 kilometers / 810 nautical miles.

Qaanaaq Airport – Cape Dorset Airport

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Distance from Qaanaaq to Cape Dorset

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 931.736 miles
  • 1499.484 kilometers
  • 809.657 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
  • 928.598 miles
  • 1494.433 kilometers
  • 806.929 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 Cape Dorset?

The estimated flight time from Qaanaaq Airport to Cape Dorset Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Cape Dorset Airport (YTE)

On average, flying from Qaanaaq to Cape Dorset generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Qaanaaq to Cape Dorset

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Cape Dorset Airport (YTE).

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 Cape Dorset Airport
City: Cape Dorset
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTE
ICAO Code: CYTE
Coordinates: 64°13′48″N, 76°31′36″W