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How far is Prince Rupert from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Prince Rupert (Prince Rupert Airport) is 2634 miles / 4239 kilometers / 2289 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Prince Rupert Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Prince Rupert

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2634.093 miles
  • 4239.162 kilometers
  • 2288.964 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
  • 2625.009 miles
  • 4224.542 kilometers
  • 2281.070 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 Prince Rupert?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Prince Rupert Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Prince Rupert Airport (YPR)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Prince Rupert generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 641 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Prince Rupert

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Prince Rupert Airport (YPR).

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 Prince Rupert Airport
City: Prince Rupert
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPR
ICAO Code: CYPR
Coordinates: 54°17′9″N, 130°26′42″W