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How far is Gamètì from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Gamètì (Gamètì/Rae Lakes Airport) is 1829 miles / 2944 kilometers / 1589 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Gamètì/Rae Lakes Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Gamètì

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1829.048 miles
  • 2943.568 kilometers
  • 1589.400 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
  • 1821.959 miles
  • 2932.158 kilometers
  • 1583.239 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 Gamètì?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Gamètì/Rae Lakes Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Gamètì/Rae Lakes Airport (YRA)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Gamètì generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Gamètì

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Gamètì/Rae Lakes Airport (YRA).

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 Gamètì/Rae Lakes Airport
City: Gamètì
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRA
ICAO Code: CYRA
Coordinates: 64°6′57″N, 117°18′35″W