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How far is Kangiqsujuaq from Qaanaaq?

The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) is 1104 miles / 1776 kilometers / 959 nautical miles.

Qaanaaq Airport – Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport

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Distance from Qaanaaq to Kangiqsujuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1103.569 miles
  • 1776.023 kilometers
  • 958.976 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
  • 1100.049 miles
  • 1770.357 kilometers
  • 955.916 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 Kangiqsujuaq?

The estimated flight time from Qaanaaq Airport to Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB)

On average, flying from Qaanaaq to Kangiqsujuaq generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Qaanaaq to Kangiqsujuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB).

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 Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
City: Kangiqsujuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWB
ICAO Code: CYKG
Coordinates: 61°35′18″N, 71°55′45″W