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How far is Qaanaaq from Sandspit?

The distance between Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 2261 miles / 3639 kilometers / 1965 nautical miles.

Sandspit Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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1965
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Distance from Sandspit to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2260.913 miles
  • 3638.587 kilometers
  • 1964.680 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
  • 2253.824 miles
  • 3627.179 kilometers
  • 1958.520 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 Sandspit to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Sandspit Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Sandspit to Qaanaaq generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 545 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sandspit to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″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