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How far is Makkovik from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Makkovik (Makkovik Airport) is 872 miles / 1404 kilometers / 758 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Makkovik Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Makkovik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 872.107 miles
  • 1403.521 kilometers
  • 757.841 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
  • 870.147 miles
  • 1400.366 kilometers
  • 756.137 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 Makkovik?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Makkovik Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Makkovik Airport (YMN)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Makkovik generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Makkovik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Makkovik Airport (YMN).

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 Makkovik Airport
City: Makkovik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMN
ICAO Code: CYFT
Coordinates: 55°4′36″N, 59°11′11″W