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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Yaoundé?

The distance between Yaoundé (Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 5251 miles / 8450 kilometers / 4563 nautical miles.

Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Yaoundé to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5250.727 miles
  • 8450.225 kilometers
  • 4562.757 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
  • 5254.311 miles
  • 8455.994 kilometers
  • 4565.872 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 Yaoundé to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 10 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Yaoundé to Kangerlussuaq generates about 617 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 617 kilograms equals 1 359 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Yaoundé to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport
City: Yaoundé
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: NSI
ICAO Code: FKYS
Coordinates: 3°43′21″N, 11°33′11″E
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