How far is Island Lake from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Island Lake (Island Lake Airport) is 1705 miles / 2743 kilometers / 1481 nautical miles.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Island Lake Airport
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Island Lake
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Island Lake. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1704.724 miles
- 2743.487 kilometers
- 1481.364 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- 1699.345 miles
- 2734.831 kilometers
- 1476.690 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 Island Lake?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Island Lake Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Island Lake?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Island Lake Airport (YIV)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Island Lake generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Island Lake
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Island Lake Airport (YIV).
Airport information
| Origin | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |
| Destination | Island Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Island Lake |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YIV |
| ICAO Code: | CYIV |
| Coordinates: | 53°51′25″N, 94°39′12″W |