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How far is Kangirsuk from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Kangirsuk (Kangirsuk Airport) is 763 miles / 1227 kilometers / 663 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Kangirsuk Airport

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1227
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663
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Kangirsuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 762.510 miles
  • 1227.141 kilometers
  • 662.603 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
  • 760.029 miles
  • 1223.148 kilometers
  • 660.447 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 Kangirsuk?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Kangirsuk Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Kangirsuk Airport (YKG)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Kangirsuk generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Kangirsuk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Kangirsuk Airport (YKG).

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 Kangirsuk Airport
City: Kangirsuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKG
ICAO Code: CYAS
Coordinates: 60°1′37″N, 69°59′57″W