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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Cartwright?

The distance between Cartwright (Cartwright Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 947 miles / 1524 kilometers / 823 nautical miles.

Cartwright Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Cartwright to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 946.838 miles
  • 1523.788 kilometers
  • 822.780 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
  • 944.886 miles
  • 1520.647 kilometers
  • 821.084 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 Cartwright to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Cartwright Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cartwright Airport (YRF) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Cartwright to Kangerlussuaq generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cartwright to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cartwright Airport (YRF) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Cartwright Airport
City: Cartwright
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRF
ICAO Code: CYCA
Coordinates: 53°40′58″N, 57°2′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