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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Nanaimo?

The distance between Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 2751 miles / 4427 kilometers / 2391 nautical miles.

Nanaimo Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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2751
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4427
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2391
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Distance from Nanaimo to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2750.998 miles
  • 4427.303 kilometers
  • 2390.552 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
  • 2742.499 miles
  • 4413.625 kilometers
  • 2383.167 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 Nanaimo to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Nanaimo Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 5 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Nanaimo to Kangerlussuaq generates about 305 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 305 kilograms equals 672 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanaimo to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Nanaimo Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCD
ICAO Code: CYCD
Coordinates: 49°3′8″N, 123°52′12″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