How far is Kangerlussuaq from Castlegar?
The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 2570 miles / 4136 kilometers / 2233 nautical miles.
West Kootenay Regional Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport
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Distance from Castlegar to Kangerlussuaq
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Castlegar to Kangerlussuaq. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2570.259 miles
- 4136.430 kilometers
- 2233.494 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- 2562.400 miles
- 4123.784 kilometers
- 2226.665 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 Castlegar to Kangerlussuaq?
The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 5 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Castlegar and Kangerlussuaq?
Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)
On average, flying from Castlegar to Kangerlussuaq generates about 283 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 283 kilograms equals 625 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Castlegar to Kangerlussuaq
See the map of the shortest flight path between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).
Airport information
| Origin | West Kootenay Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Castlegar |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YCG |
| ICAO Code: | CYCG |
| Coordinates: | 49°17′47″N, 117°37′55″W |
| Destination | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |