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How far is Akulivik from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Akulivik (Akulivik Airport) is 930 miles / 1496 kilometers / 808 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Akulivik Airport

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808
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Akulivik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 929.671 miles
  • 1496.160 kilometers
  • 807.862 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
  • 926.385 miles
  • 1490.872 kilometers
  • 805.006 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 Kangerlussuaq to Akulivik?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Akulivik Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Akulivik Airport (AKV)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Akulivik generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Akulivik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Akulivik Airport (AKV).

Airport information

Origin Kangerlussuaq Airport
City: Kangerlussuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: SFJ
ICAO Code: BGSF
Coordinates: 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W
Destination Akulivik Airport
City: Akulivik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: AKV
ICAO Code: CYKO
Coordinates: 60°49′6″N, 78°8′54″W