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How far is Qaanaaq from Kapuskasing?

The distance between Kapuskasing (Kapuskasing Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 1975 miles / 3178 kilometers / 1716 nautical miles.

Kapuskasing Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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3178
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1716
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Distance from Kapuskasing to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1975.006 miles
  • 3178.463 kilometers
  • 1716.233 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
  • 1970.310 miles
  • 3170.907 kilometers
  • 1712.153 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 Kapuskasing to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Kapuskasing Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kapuskasing Airport (YYU) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Kapuskasing to Qaanaaq generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kapuskasing to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kapuskasing Airport (YYU) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin Kapuskasing Airport
City: Kapuskasing
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYU
ICAO Code: CYYU
Coordinates: 49°24′50″N, 82°28′2″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