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How far is Sachs Harbour from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Sachs Harbour (Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport) is 1721 miles / 2770 kilometers / 1496 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Sachs Harbour

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1721.172 miles
  • 2769.958 kilometers
  • 1495.658 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
  • 1714.260 miles
  • 2758.834 kilometers
  • 1489.651 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 Sachs Harbour?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport (YSY)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Sachs Harbour generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Sachs Harbour

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport (YSY).

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 Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport
City: Sachs Harbour
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSY
ICAO Code: CYSY
Coordinates: 71°59′38″N, 125°14′34″W