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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Colville Lake?

The distance between Colville Lake (Colville Lake/Tommy Kochon Aerodrome) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1917 miles / 3085 kilometers / 1666 nautical miles.

Colville Lake/Tommy Kochon Aerodrome – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Colville Lake to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1916.933 miles
  • 3085.004 kilometers
  • 1665.769 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
  • 1909.353 miles
  • 3072.806 kilometers
  • 1659.183 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 Colville Lake to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Colville Lake/Tommy Kochon Aerodrome to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Colville Lake/Tommy Kochon Aerodrome (YCK) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Colville Lake to Kangerlussuaq generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 463 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colville Lake to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Colville Lake/Tommy Kochon Aerodrome (YCK) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Colville Lake/Tommy Kochon Aerodrome
City: Colville Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCK
ICAO Code: CYVL
Coordinates: 67°1′15″N, 126°7′42″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