How far is Arctic Bay from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Arctic Bay (Arctic Bay Airport) is 897 miles / 1443 kilometers / 779 nautical miles.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Arctic Bay Airport
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Arctic Bay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Arctic Bay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 896.786 miles
- 1443.236 kilometers
- 779.285 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- 893.289 miles
- 1437.610 kilometers
- 776.247 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 Kangerlussuaq to Arctic Bay?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Arctic Bay Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Arctic Bay?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Arctic Bay Airport (YAB)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Arctic Bay generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 316 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Arctic Bay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Arctic Bay Airport (YAB).
Airport information
| Origin | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |
| Destination | Arctic Bay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Arctic Bay |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YAB |
| ICAO Code: | CYAB |
| Coordinates: | 73°0′20″N, 85°2′33″W |