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How far is Qaanaaq from Medicine Hat?

The distance between Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 2183 miles / 3513 kilometers / 1897 nautical miles.

Medicine Hat Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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3513
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1897
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Distance from Medicine Hat to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2182.770 miles
  • 3512.827 kilometers
  • 1896.775 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
  • 2176.896 miles
  • 3503.374 kilometers
  • 1891.671 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 Medicine Hat to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Medicine Hat Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Medicine Hat to Qaanaaq generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 526 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Medicine Hat to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin Medicine Hat Airport
City: Medicine Hat
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXH
ICAO Code: CYXH
Coordinates: 50°1′8″N, 110°43′15″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