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How far is Qaanaaq from Sioux Lookout?

The distance between Sioux Lookout (Sioux Lookout Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 1986 miles / 3196 kilometers / 1725 nautical miles.

Sioux Lookout Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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1986
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3196
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1725
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Distance from Sioux Lookout to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1985.622 miles
  • 3195.549 kilometers
  • 1725.459 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
  • 1980.653 miles
  • 3187.551 kilometers
  • 1721.140 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 Sioux Lookout to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Lookout Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Sioux Lookout to Qaanaaq generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 477 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sioux Lookout to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin Sioux Lookout Airport
City: Sioux Lookout
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXL
ICAO Code: CYXL
Coordinates: 50°6′50″N, 91°54′19″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