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How far is Qaanaaq from Churchill?

The distance between Churchill (Churchill Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 1421 miles / 2287 kilometers / 1235 nautical miles.

Churchill Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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1421
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2287
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1235
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Distance from Churchill to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1420.951 miles
  • 2286.799 kilometers
  • 1234.773 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
  • 1416.468 miles
  • 2279.584 kilometers
  • 1230.877 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 Churchill to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Churchill Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Churchill Airport (YYQ) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Churchill to Qaanaaq generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Churchill to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Churchill Airport (YYQ) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin Churchill Airport
City: Churchill
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYQ
ICAO Code: CYYQ
Coordinates: 58°44′21″N, 94°3′54″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