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How far is Powell River from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 2724 miles / 4384 kilometers / 2367 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Powell River Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Powell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2724.059 miles
  • 4383.948 kilometers
  • 2367.142 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
  • 2715.487 miles
  • 4370.152 kilometers
  • 2359.693 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 Powell River?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Powell River Airport is 5 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Powell River generates about 301 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 301 kilograms equals 665 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Powell River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Powell River Airport (YPW).

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 Powell River Airport
City: Powell River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPW
ICAO Code: CYPW
Coordinates: 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″W