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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Ilulissat?

The distance between Ilulissat (Ilulissat Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 155 miles / 249 kilometers / 135 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ilulissat (JAV) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) is 376 miles / 605 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 117 hours 28 minutes.

Ilulissat Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Ilulissat to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 154.877 miles
  • 249.251 kilometers
  • 134.585 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
  • 154.402 miles
  • 248.486 kilometers
  • 134.171 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 Ilulissat to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Ilulissat Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ilulissat and Kangerlussuaq?

There is no time difference between Ilulissat and Kangerlussuaq.

Flight carbon footprint between Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Ilulissat to Kangerlussuaq generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 105 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ilulissat to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Ilulissat Airport
City: Ilulissat
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JAV
ICAO Code: BGJN
Coordinates: 69°14′35″N, 51°3′25″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

Airlines flying from Ilulissat (JAV) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ)

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