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How far is Gjoa Haven from Ilulissat?

The distance between Ilulissat (Ilulissat Airport) and Gjoa Haven (Gjoa Haven Airport) is 1093 miles / 1758 kilometers / 949 nautical miles.

Ilulissat Airport – Gjoa Haven Airport

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Distance from Ilulissat to Gjoa Haven

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1092.575 miles
  • 1758.329 kilometers
  • 949.422 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
  • 1088.170 miles
  • 1751.240 kilometers
  • 945.594 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 Gjoa Haven?

The estimated flight time from Ilulissat Airport to Gjoa Haven Airport is 2 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK)

On average, flying from Ilulissat to Gjoa Haven generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 345 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ilulissat to Gjoa Haven

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK).

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 Gjoa Haven Airport
City: Gjoa Haven
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHK
ICAO Code: CYHK
Coordinates: 68°38′8″N, 95°50′58″W