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How far is Qaanaaq from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 2504 miles / 4030 kilometers / 2176 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2504.059 miles
  • 4029.892 kilometers
  • 2175.968 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
  • 2497.501 miles
  • 4019.339 kilometers
  • 2170.269 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 Seattle to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Seattle to Qaanaaq generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 608 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W
Destination Qaanaaq Airport
City: Qaanaaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: NAQ
ICAO Code: BGQQ
Coordinates: 77°29′18″N, 69°23′19″W