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How far is Ottawa from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 1756 miles / 2826 kilometers / 1526 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1756.177 miles
  • 2826.294 kilometers
  • 1526.076 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
  • 1752.920 miles
  • 2821.051 kilometers
  • 1523.245 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 Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Ottawa generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 434 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

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 Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W