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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Pickle Lake?

The distance between Pickle Lake (Pickle Lake Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1719 miles / 2766 kilometers / 1494 nautical miles.

Pickle Lake Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Pickle Lake to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1718.890 miles
  • 2766.285 kilometers
  • 1493.675 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
  • 1713.971 miles
  • 2758.369 kilometers
  • 1489.400 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 Pickle Lake to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Pickle Lake Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pickle Lake Airport (YPL) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Pickle Lake to Kangerlussuaq generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Pickle Lake to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pickle Lake Airport (YPL) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Pickle Lake Airport
City: Pickle Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPL
ICAO Code: CYPL
Coordinates: 51°26′47″N, 90°12′51″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