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How far is Points North Landing from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Points North Landing (Points North Landing Airport) is 1740 miles / 2801 kilometers / 1512 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Points North Landing Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Points North Landing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1740.453 miles
  • 2800.988 kilometers
  • 1512.413 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
  • 1734.235 miles
  • 2790.981 kilometers
  • 1507.009 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 Points North Landing?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Points North Landing Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Points North Landing Airport (YNL)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Points North Landing generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Points North Landing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Points North Landing Airport (YNL).

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 Points North Landing Airport
City: Points North Landing
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YNL
ICAO Code: CYNL
Coordinates: 58°16′36″N, 104°4′55″W