How far is Qaanaaq from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 2336 miles / 3759 kilometers / 2030 nautical miles.

Distance from Whistler to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2335.534 miles
• 3758.677 kilometers
• 2029.523 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

• 2328.926 miles
• 3748.043 kilometers
• 2023.781 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 Whistler to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Qaanaaq Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Whistler and Qaanaaq?

The time difference between Whistler and Qaanaaq is 4 hours. Qaanaaq is 4 hours ahead of Whistler.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Whistler to Qaanaaq generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 564 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Whistler to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin	Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
City:	Whistler
Country:	Canada
IATA Code:	YWS
ICAO Code:	CAE5
Coordinates:	50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″W

Destination	Qaanaaq Airport
City:	Qaanaaq
Country:	Greenland
IATA Code:	NAQ
ICAO Code:	BGQQ
Coordinates:	77°29′18″N, 69°23′19″W