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How far is La Grande Rivière from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and La Grande Rivière (La Grande Rivière Airport) is 1291 miles / 2077 kilometers / 1122 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – La Grande Rivière Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to La Grande Rivière

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1290.823 miles
  • 2077.378 kilometers
  • 1121.694 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
  • 1287.249 miles
  • 2071.626 kilometers
  • 1118.589 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 La Grande Rivière?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to La Grande Rivière Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and La Grande Rivière Airport (YGL)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to La Grande Rivière generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 367 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to La Grande Rivière

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and La Grande Rivière Airport (YGL).

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 La Grande Rivière Airport
City: La Grande Rivière
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGL
ICAO Code: CYGL
Coordinates: 53°37′31″N, 77°42′15″W