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How far is Qaanaaq from Norman Wells?

The distance between Norman Wells (Norman Wells Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 1434 miles / 2308 kilometers / 1246 nautical miles.

Norman Wells Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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Distance from Norman Wells to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1434.057 miles
  • 2307.890 kilometers
  • 1246.161 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
  • 1428.529 miles
  • 2298.995 kilometers
  • 1241.358 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 Norman Wells to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Norman Wells Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Norman Wells to Qaanaaq generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Norman Wells to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin Norman Wells Airport
City: Norman Wells
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVQ
ICAO Code: CYVQ
Coordinates: 65°16′53″N, 126°47′52″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