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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Aklavik?

The distance between Aklavik (Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 2055 miles / 3307 kilometers / 1786 nautical miles.

Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Aklavik to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2054.930 miles
  • 3307.090 kilometers
  • 1785.686 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
  • 2046.759 miles
  • 3293.939 kilometers
  • 1778.585 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 Aklavik to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport (LAK) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Aklavik to Kangerlussuaq generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 493 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Aklavik to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport (LAK) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport
City: Aklavik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: LAK
ICAO Code: CYKD
Coordinates: 68°13′23″N, 135°0′21″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