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How far is Calgary from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 2373 miles / 3819 kilometers / 2062 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Calgary International Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Calgary

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2373.109 miles
  • 3819.149 kilometers
  • 2062.175 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
  • 2365.617 miles
  • 3807.092 kilometers
  • 2055.665 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 Calgary?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Calgary International Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Calgary International Airport (YYC)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Calgary generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 574 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Calgary

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

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 Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W