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How far is Qaanaaq from Wemindji?

The distance between Wemindji (Wemindji Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 1713 miles / 2756 kilometers / 1488 nautical miles.

Wemindji Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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Distance from Wemindji to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1712.562 miles
  • 2756.102 kilometers
  • 1488.176 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
  • 1708.063 miles
  • 2748.862 kilometers
  • 1484.266 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 Wemindji to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Wemindji Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wemindji Airport (YNC) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Wemindji to Qaanaaq generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wemindji to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wemindji Airport (YNC) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin Wemindji Airport
City: Wemindji
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YNC
ICAO Code: CYNC
Coordinates: 53°0′38″N, 78°49′51″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