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How far is Colville Lake from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Colville Lake (Colville Lake/Tommy Kochon Aerodrome) is 1917 miles / 3085 kilometers / 1666 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Colville Lake/Tommy Kochon Aerodrome

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Colville Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1916.933 miles
  • 3085.004 kilometers
  • 1665.769 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
  • 1909.353 miles
  • 3072.806 kilometers
  • 1659.183 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 Colville Lake?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Colville Lake/Tommy Kochon Aerodrome is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Colville Lake/Tommy Kochon Aerodrome (YCK)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Colville Lake generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 463 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Colville Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Colville Lake/Tommy Kochon Aerodrome (YCK).

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 Colville Lake/Tommy Kochon Aerodrome
City: Colville Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCK
ICAO Code: CYVL
Coordinates: 67°1′15″N, 126°7′42″W