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How far is Fort Chipewyan from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) is 1906 miles / 3067 kilometers / 1656 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Fort Chipewyan Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Fort Chipewyan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1905.614 miles
  • 3066.789 kilometers
  • 1655.934 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
  • 1898.694 miles
  • 3055.652 kilometers
  • 1649.920 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 Fort Chipewyan?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Fort Chipewyan Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Fort Chipewyan generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 460 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Fort Chipewyan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY).

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 Fort Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″W