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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Iqaluit?

The distance between Iqaluit (Iqaluit Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 560 miles / 902 kilometers / 487 nautical miles.

Iqaluit Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Iqaluit to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 560.187 miles
  • 901.533 kilometers
  • 486.789 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
  • 558.118 miles
  • 898.203 kilometers
  • 484.991 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 Iqaluit to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Iqaluit Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Iqaluit to Kangerlussuaq generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 237 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Iqaluit to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Iqaluit Airport
City: Iqaluit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFB
ICAO Code: CYFB
Coordinates: 63°45′23″N, 68°33′20″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