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How far is Qaanaaq from Iqaluit?

The distance between Iqaluit (Iqaluit Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 952 miles / 1532 kilometers / 827 nautical miles.

Iqaluit Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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827
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Distance from Iqaluit to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 952.136 miles
  • 1532.314 kilometers
  • 827.384 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
  • 948.973 miles
  • 1527.225 kilometers
  • 824.635 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 Iqaluit to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Iqaluit Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Iqaluit to Qaanaaq generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Iqaluit to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin Iqaluit Airport
City: Iqaluit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFB
ICAO Code: CYFB
Coordinates: 63°45′23″N, 68°33′20″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