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How far is Grande Prairie from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Grande Prairie (Grande Prairie Airport) is 2288 miles / 3682 kilometers / 1988 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Grande Prairie Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Grande Prairie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2288.037 miles
  • 3682.238 kilometers
  • 1988.249 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
  • 2280.130 miles
  • 3669.513 kilometers
  • 1981.379 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 Grande Prairie?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Grande Prairie Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Grande Prairie generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 552 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Grande Prairie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Grande Prairie Airport (YQU).

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 Grande Prairie Airport
City: Grande Prairie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQU
ICAO Code: CYQU
Coordinates: 55°10′46″N, 118°53′6″W