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How far is Qaanaaq from Red Lake?

The distance between Red Lake (Red Lake Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 1936 miles / 3116 kilometers / 1682 nautical miles.

Red Lake Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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1936
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3116
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1682
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Distance from Red Lake to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1935.988 miles
  • 3115.670 kilometers
  • 1682.327 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
  • 1930.968 miles
  • 3107.591 kilometers
  • 1677.965 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 Red Lake to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Red Lake Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Red Lake Airport (YRL) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Red Lake to Qaanaaq generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 466 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Red Lake to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Red Lake Airport (YRL) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin Red Lake Airport
City: Red Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRL
ICAO Code: CYRL
Coordinates: 51°4′0″N, 93°47′35″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