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How far is Resolute Bay from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Resolute Bay (Resolute Bay Airport) is 1103 miles / 1775 kilometers / 958 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Resolute Bay Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Resolute Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1102.664 miles
  • 1774.566 kilometers
  • 958.189 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
  • 1098.337 miles
  • 1767.603 kilometers
  • 954.429 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 Resolute Bay?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Resolute Bay Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Resolute Bay Airport (YRB)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Resolute Bay generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Resolute Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Resolute Bay Airport (YRB).

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 Resolute Bay Airport
City: Resolute Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRB
ICAO Code: CYRB
Coordinates: 74°43′0″N, 94°58′9″W