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How far is Qaanaaq from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 2378 miles / 3826 kilometers / 2066 nautical miles.

Powell River Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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Distance from Powell River to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2377.606 miles
  • 3826.386 kilometers
  • 2066.083 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
  • 2370.897 miles
  • 3815.588 kilometers
  • 2060.253 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 Powell River to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Powell River to Qaanaaq generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 575 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Powell River to Qaanaaq

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

Airport information

Origin Powell River Airport
City: Powell River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPW
ICAO Code: CYPW
Coordinates: 49°50′3″N, 124°30′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