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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Kugluktuk?

The distance between Kugluktuk (Kugluktuk Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1640 miles / 2639 kilometers / 1425 nautical miles.

Kugluktuk Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Kugluktuk to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1639.862 miles
  • 2639.102 kilometers
  • 1425.001 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
  • 1633.352 miles
  • 2628.625 kilometers
  • 1419.344 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 Kugluktuk to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Kugluktuk Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kugluktuk Airport (YCO) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Kugluktuk to Kangerlussuaq generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 416 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kugluktuk to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kugluktuk Airport (YCO) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Kugluktuk Airport
City: Kugluktuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCO
ICAO Code: CYCO
Coordinates: 67°49′0″N, 115°8′38″W
Destination Kangerlussuaq Airport
City: Kangerlussuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: SFJ
ICAO Code: BGSF
Coordinates: 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W