How far is Fort Nelson from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 2200 miles / 3541 kilometers / 1912 nautical miles.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Fort Nelson Airport
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Fort Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Fort Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2200.094 miles
- 3540.709 kilometers
- 1911.830 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- 2192.030 miles
- 3527.731 kilometers
- 1904.822 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 Fort Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Fort Nelson?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Fort Nelson generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 530 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Fort Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).
Airport information
| Origin | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |
| Destination | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W |