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How far is Vancouver from Qaanaaq?

The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 2401 miles / 3864 kilometers / 2087 nautical miles.

Qaanaaq Airport – Vancouver International Airport

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Distance from Qaanaaq to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2401.190 miles
  • 3864.340 kilometers
  • 2086.577 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
  • 2394.561 miles
  • 3853.672 kilometers
  • 2080.817 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Qaanaaq Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 5 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from Qaanaaq to Vancouver generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 581 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Qaanaaq to Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

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 Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W