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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Halifax?

The distance between Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1602 miles / 2578 kilometers / 1392 nautical miles.

Halifax Stanfield International Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Halifax to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1602.130 miles
  • 2578.378 kilometers
  • 1392.213 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
  • 1599.816 miles
  • 2574.655 kilometers
  • 1390.202 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 Halifax to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Halifax to Kangerlussuaq generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Halifax to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Halifax Stanfield International Airport
City: Halifax
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHZ
ICAO Code: CYHZ
Coordinates: 44°52′50″N, 63°30′30″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