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How far is Kimmirut from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Kimmirut (Kimmirut Airport) is 629 miles / 1013 kilometers / 547 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Kimmirut Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Kimmirut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 629.392 miles
  • 1012.908 kilometers
  • 546.926 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
  • 627.121 miles
  • 1009.253 kilometers
  • 544.953 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 Kimmirut?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Kimmirut Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Kimmirut Airport (YLC)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Kimmirut generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 257 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Kimmirut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Kimmirut Airport (YLC).

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 Kimmirut Airport
City: Kimmirut
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLC
ICAO Code: CYLC
Coordinates: 62°50′59″N, 69°52′59″W