How far is Kangerlussuaq from Arctic Bay?
The distance between Arctic Bay (Arctic Bay Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 897 miles / 1443 kilometers / 779 nautical miles.
Arctic Bay Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport
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Distance from Arctic Bay to Kangerlussuaq
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Arctic Bay to Kangerlussuaq. 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 Arctic Bay to Kangerlussuaq?
The estimated flight time from Arctic Bay Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Arctic Bay and Kangerlussuaq?
Flight carbon footprint between Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)
On average, flying from Arctic Bay to Kangerlussuaq 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 Arctic Bay to Kangerlussuaq
See the map of the shortest flight path between Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Arctic Bay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Arctic Bay |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YAB |
| ICAO Code: | CYAB |
| Coordinates: | 73°0′20″N, 85°2′33″W |
| Destination | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |