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How far is Smithers from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 2522 miles / 4059 kilometers / 2192 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Smithers Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Smithers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2522.290 miles
  • 4059.233 kilometers
  • 2191.810 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
  • 2513.543 miles
  • 4045.156 kilometers
  • 2184.209 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 Smithers?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Smithers Airport is 5 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Smithers Airport (YYD)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Smithers generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 612 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Smithers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Smithers Airport (YYD).

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 Smithers Airport
City: Smithers
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYD
ICAO Code: CYYD
Coordinates: 54°49′28″N, 127°10′58″W