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How far is Pangnirtung from Qaanaaq?

The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and Pangnirtung (Pangnirtung Airport) is 790 miles / 1272 kilometers / 687 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Pangnirtung (YXP) is 188 miles / 302 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 16 minutes.

Qaanaaq Airport – Pangnirtung Airport

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Distance from Qaanaaq to Pangnirtung

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 790.125 miles
  • 1271.583 kilometers
  • 686.600 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
  • 787.386 miles
  • 1267.176 kilometers
  • 684.220 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 Pangnirtung?

The estimated flight time from Qaanaaq Airport to Pangnirtung Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Pangnirtung Airport (YXP)

On average, flying from Qaanaaq to Pangnirtung generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Qaanaaq to Pangnirtung

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Pangnirtung Airport (YXP).

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 Pangnirtung Airport
City: Pangnirtung
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXP
ICAO Code: CYXP
Coordinates: 66°8′41″N, 65°42′48″W