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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Quaqtaq?

The distance between Quaqtaq (Quaqtaq Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 703 miles / 1131 kilometers / 611 nautical miles.

Quaqtaq Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Quaqtaq to Kangerlussuaq

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Quaqtaq to Kangerlussuaq. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 702.889 miles
  • 1131.191 kilometers
  • 610.794 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
  • 700.519 miles
  • 1127.376 kilometers
  • 608.734 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 Quaqtaq to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Quaqtaq Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Quaqtaq to Kangerlussuaq generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 275 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Quaqtaq to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Quaqtaq Airport
City: Quaqtaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQC
ICAO Code: CYHA
Coordinates: 61°2′47″N, 69°37′4″W
Destination Kangerlussuaq Airport
City: Kangerlussuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: SFJ
ICAO Code: BGSF
Coordinates: 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W