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How far is Qaanaaq from La Grande Rivière?

The distance between La Grande Rivière (La Grande Rivière Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 1666 miles / 2682 kilometers / 1448 nautical miles.

La Grande Rivière Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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Distance from La Grande Rivière to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1666.409 miles
  • 2681.825 kilometers
  • 1448.070 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
  • 1661.965 miles
  • 2674.673 kilometers
  • 1444.208 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 La Grande Rivière to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from La Grande Rivière Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between La Grande Rivière Airport (YGL) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from La Grande Rivière to Qaanaaq generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from La Grande Rivière to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between La Grande Rivière Airport (YGL) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin La Grande Rivière Airport
City: La Grande Rivière
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGL
ICAO Code: CYGL
Coordinates: 53°37′31″N, 77°42′15″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