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How far is Qaanaaq from Kangiqsujuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 1104 miles / 1776 kilometers / 959 nautical miles.

Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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Distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1103.569 miles
  • 1776.023 kilometers
  • 958.976 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
  • 1100.049 miles
  • 1770.357 kilometers
  • 955.916 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 Kangiqsujuaq to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Kangiqsujuaq to Qaanaaq generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangiqsujuaq to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
City: Kangiqsujuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWB
ICAO Code: CYKG
Coordinates: 61°35′18″N, 71°55′45″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