How far is Yellowknife from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 1827 miles / 2940 kilometers / 1587 nautical miles.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Yellowknife Airport
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Yellowknife
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Yellowknife. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1826.562 miles
- 2939.566 kilometers
- 1587.239 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- 1819.594 miles
- 2928.353 kilometers
- 1581.184 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 Yellowknife?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Yellowknife?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Yellowknife generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Yellowknife
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).
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 | Yellowknife Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yellowknife |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YZF |
| ICAO Code: | CYZF |
| Coordinates: | 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W |