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How far is Clyde River from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Clyde River (Clyde River Airport) is 506 miles / 814 kilometers / 439 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Clyde River (YCY) is 360 miles / 580 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 113 hours 17 minutes.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Clyde River Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Clyde River

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Clyde River. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 505.702 miles
  • 813.848 kilometers
  • 439.443 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
  • 503.768 miles
  • 810.736 kilometers
  • 437.762 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 Clyde River?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Clyde River Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Clyde River Airport (YCY)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Clyde River generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 219 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangerlussuaq to Clyde River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Clyde River Airport (YCY).

Airport information

Origin Kangerlussuaq Airport
City: Kangerlussuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: SFJ
ICAO Code: BGSF
Coordinates: 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W
Destination Clyde River Airport
City: Clyde River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCY
ICAO Code: CYCY
Coordinates: 70°29′9″N, 68°31′0″W