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How far is Vancouver from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 2725 miles / 4385 kilometers / 2368 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Vancouver International Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2724.813 miles
  • 4385.161 kilometers
  • 2367.798 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
  • 2716.382 miles
  • 4371.593 kilometers
  • 2360.471 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 5 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Vancouver generates about 302 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 302 kilograms equals 665 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

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 Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W