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How far is Qaanaaq from Williams Lake?

The distance between Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 2190 miles / 3524 kilometers / 1903 nautical miles.

Williams Lake Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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2190
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3524
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1903
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Distance from Williams Lake to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2189.531 miles
  • 3523.708 kilometers
  • 1902.650 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
  • 2183.025 miles
  • 3513.239 kilometers
  • 1896.997 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 Williams Lake to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Williams Lake Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Williams Lake to Qaanaaq generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 527 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Williams Lake to Qaanaaq

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

Airport information

Origin Williams Lake Airport
City: Williams Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWL
ICAO Code: CYWL
Coordinates: 52°10′59″N, 122°3′14″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