How far is Cat Lake from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Cat Lake (Cat Lake Airport) is 1745 miles / 2808 kilometers / 1516 nautical miles.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Cat Lake Airport
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Cat Lake
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Cat Lake. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1744.845 miles
- 2808.056 kilometers
- 1516.229 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- 1739.751 miles
- 2799.858 kilometers
- 1511.802 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 Cat Lake?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Cat Lake Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Cat Lake?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Cat Lake Airport (YAC)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Cat Lake generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Cat Lake
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Cat Lake Airport (YAC).
Airport information
| Origin | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |
| Destination | Cat Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cat Lake |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YAC |
| ICAO Code: | CYAC |
| Coordinates: | 51°43′37″N, 91°49′27″W |