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How far is Ulukhaktok from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Ulukhaktok (Ulukhaktok/Holman Airport) is 1608 miles / 2588 kilometers / 1397 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Ulukhaktok/Holman Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Ulukhaktok

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1608.090 miles
  • 2587.970 kilometers
  • 1397.392 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
  • 1601.649 miles
  • 2577.605 kilometers
  • 1391.795 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 Ulukhaktok?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Ulukhaktok/Holman Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Ulukhaktok/Holman Airport (YHI)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Ulukhaktok generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Ulukhaktok

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Ulukhaktok/Holman Airport (YHI).

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 Ulukhaktok/Holman Airport
City: Ulukhaktok
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHI
ICAO Code: CYHI
Coordinates: 70°45′46″N, 117°48′21″W