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How far is Qikiqtarjuaq from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Qikiqtarjuaq (Qikiqtarjuaq Airport) is 358 miles / 576 kilometers / 311 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Qikiqtarjuaq (YVM) is 180 miles / 290 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 25 minutes.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Qikiqtarjuaq Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Qikiqtarjuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 358.087 miles
  • 576.285 kilometers
  • 311.169 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
  • 356.670 miles
  • 574.005 kilometers
  • 309.938 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 Qikiqtarjuaq?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Qikiqtarjuaq Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Qikiqtarjuaq Airport (YVM)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Qikiqtarjuaq generates about 78 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 78 kilograms equals 171 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangerlussuaq to Qikiqtarjuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Qikiqtarjuaq Airport (YVM).

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 Qikiqtarjuaq Airport
City: Qikiqtarjuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVM
ICAO Code: CYVM
Coordinates: 67°32′44″N, 64°1′53″W