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How far is Wekweètì from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Wekweètì (Wekweètì Airport) is 1746 miles / 2811 kilometers / 1518 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Wekweètì Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Wekweètì

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1746.481 miles
  • 2810.688 kilometers
  • 1517.650 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
  • 1739.709 miles
  • 2799.790 kilometers
  • 1511.765 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 Wekweètì?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Wekweètì Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Wekweètì Airport (YFJ)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Wekweètì 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 Wekweètì

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Wekweètì Airport (YFJ).

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 Wekweètì Airport
City: Wekweètì
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFJ
ICAO Code: CYWE
Coordinates: 64°11′26″N, 114°4′37″W