How far is Qaanaaq from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 818 miles / 1317 kilometers / 711 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) is 587 miles / 945 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 185 hours 40 minutes.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Qaanaaq Airport
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Qaanaaq
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Qaanaaq. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 818.141 miles
- 1316.670 kilometers
- 710.945 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- 815.162 miles
- 1311.877 kilometers
- 708.357 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 Kangerlussuaq to Qaanaaq?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Qaanaaq?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Qaanaaq generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 301 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangerlussuaq to Qaanaaq
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |
| Destination | Qaanaaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Qaanaaq |
| Country: | Greenland |
| IATA Code: | NAQ |
| ICAO Code: | BGQQ |
| Coordinates: | 77°29′18″N, 69°23′19″W |