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How far is Lynn Lake from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Lynn Lake (Lynn Lake Airport) is 1726 miles / 2778 kilometers / 1500 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Lynn Lake Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Lynn Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1726.294 miles
  • 2778.200 kilometers
  • 1500.108 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
  • 1720.321 miles
  • 2768.589 kilometers
  • 1494.918 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 Lynn Lake?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Lynn Lake Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Lynn Lake Airport (YYL)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Lynn Lake generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Lynn Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Lynn Lake Airport (YYL).

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 Lynn Lake Airport
City: Lynn Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYL
ICAO Code: CYYL
Coordinates: 56°51′50″N, 101°4′33″W