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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Gander?

The distance between Gander (Gander International Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1258 miles / 2025 kilometers / 1093 nautical miles.

Gander International Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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1258
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2025
Kilometers
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1093
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 52 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
164 kg

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Distance from Gander to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1258.317 miles
  • 2025.064 kilometers
  • 1093.447 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
  • 1256.276 miles
  • 2021.781 kilometers
  • 1091.674 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 Gander to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Gander International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Gander to Kangerlussuaq generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gander to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″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