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How far is Whatì from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Whatì (Whatì Airport) is 1868 miles / 3007 kilometers / 1624 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Whatì Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Whatì

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1868.480 miles
  • 3007.027 kilometers
  • 1623.665 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
  • 1861.301 miles
  • 2995.474 kilometers
  • 1617.426 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 Whatì?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Whatì Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Whatì Airport (YLE)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Whatì generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 453 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Whatì

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Whatì Airport (YLE).

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 Whatì Airport
City: Whatì
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLE
ICAO Code: CEM3
Coordinates: 63°7′54″N, 117°14′45″W