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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Sault Ste Marie?

The distance between Sault Ste Marie (Sault Ste. Marie Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1869 miles / 3008 kilometers / 1624 nautical miles.

Sault Ste. Marie Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Sault Ste Marie to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1869.217 miles
  • 3008.213 kilometers
  • 1624.305 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
  • 1865.029 miles
  • 3001.473 kilometers
  • 1620.666 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 Sault Ste Marie to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Sault Ste. Marie Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Sault Ste Marie to Kangerlussuaq generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 453 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sault Ste Marie to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Sault Ste. Marie Airport
City: Sault Ste Marie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAM
ICAO Code: CYAM
Coordinates: 46°29′6″N, 84°30′33″W
Destination Kangerlussuaq Airport
City: Kangerlussuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: SFJ
ICAO Code: BGSF
Coordinates: 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W