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How far is Qaanaaq from Clyde River?

The distance between Clyde River (Clyde River Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 486 miles / 782 kilometers / 422 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Clyde River (YCY) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) is 277 miles / 445 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 38 minutes.

Clyde River Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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Distance from Clyde River to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 485.892 miles
  • 781.968 kilometers
  • 422.229 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
  • 484.099 miles
  • 779.082 kilometers
  • 420.670 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 Clyde River to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Clyde River Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Clyde River Airport (YCY) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Clyde River to Qaanaaq generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 213 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Clyde River to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Clyde River Airport (YCY) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin Clyde River Airport
City: Clyde River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCY
ICAO Code: CYCY
Coordinates: 70°29′9″N, 68°31′0″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