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How far is Wemindji from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Wemindji (Wemindji Airport) is 1352 miles / 2176 kilometers / 1175 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Wemindji Airport

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1352
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2176
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1175
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Wemindji

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1352.056 miles
  • 2175.923 kilometers
  • 1174.905 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
  • 1348.355 miles
  • 2169.967 kilometers
  • 1171.688 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 Wemindji?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Wemindji Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Wemindji Airport (YNC)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Wemindji generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Wemindji

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Wemindji Airport (YNC).

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 Wemindji Airport
City: Wemindji
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YNC
ICAO Code: CYNC
Coordinates: 53°0′38″N, 78°49′51″W