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How far is Qaanaaq from Prince Rupert?

The distance between Prince Rupert (Prince Rupert Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 2174 miles / 3499 kilometers / 1889 nautical miles.

Prince Rupert Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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3499
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Distance from Prince Rupert to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2174.132 miles
  • 3498.926 kilometers
  • 1889.269 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
  • 2167.185 miles
  • 3487.746 kilometers
  • 1883.232 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 Prince Rupert to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Prince Rupert Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Prince Rupert to Qaanaaq generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 523 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Prince Rupert to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin Prince Rupert Airport
City: Prince Rupert
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPR
ICAO Code: CYPR
Coordinates: 54°17′9″N, 130°26′42″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