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How far is Kangiqsujuaq from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) is 735 miles / 1183 kilometers / 639 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Kangiqsujuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 735.146 miles
  • 1183.103 kilometers
  • 638.825 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
  • 732.573 miles
  • 1178.961 kilometers
  • 636.588 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 Kangiqsujuaq?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Kangiqsujuaq generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 283 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Kangiqsujuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB).

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 Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
City: Kangiqsujuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWB
ICAO Code: CYKG
Coordinates: 61°35′18″N, 71°55′45″W