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How far is Nain from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Nain (Nain Airport) is 806 miles / 1297 kilometers / 701 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Nain Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Nain

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 806.156 miles
  • 1297.382 kilometers
  • 700.530 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
  • 804.150 miles
  • 1294.154 kilometers
  • 698.787 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 Nain?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Nain Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Nain Airport (YDP)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Nain generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 299 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Nain

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Nain Airport (YDP).

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 Nain Airport
City: Nain
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDP
ICAO Code: CYDP
Coordinates: 56°32′57″N, 61°40′49″W