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How far is Qaanaaq from Sachs Harbour?

The distance between Sachs Harbour (Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 1039 miles / 1672 kilometers / 903 nautical miles.

Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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Distance from Sachs Harbour to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1039.177 miles
  • 1672.393 kilometers
  • 903.020 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
  • 1034.849 miles
  • 1665.428 kilometers
  • 899.259 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 Sachs Harbour to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport (YSY) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Sachs Harbour to Qaanaaq generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sachs Harbour to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport (YSY) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport
City: Sachs Harbour
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSY
ICAO Code: CYSY
Coordinates: 71°59′38″N, 125°14′34″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