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How far is Whistler from Qaanaaq?

The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 2336 miles / 3759 kilometers / 2030 nautical miles.

Qaanaaq Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Qaanaaq to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2335.534 miles
  • 3758.677 kilometers
  • 2029.523 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
  • 2328.926 miles
  • 3748.043 kilometers
  • 2023.781 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 Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Qaanaaq Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Qaanaaq to Whistler generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 564 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Qaanaaq to Whistler

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).

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 Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
City: Whistler
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWS
ICAO Code: CAE5
Coordinates: 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″W