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How far is Whistler from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 2666 miles / 4290 kilometers / 2316 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2665.726 miles
  • 4290.069 kilometers
  • 2316.452 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
  • 2657.309 miles
  • 4276.524 kilometers
  • 2309.138 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 Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 5 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Whistler generates about 295 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 295 kilograms equals 649 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Whistler

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).

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 Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
City: Whistler
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWS
ICAO Code: CAE5
Coordinates: 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″W