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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Chesterfield Inlet?

The distance between Chesterfield Inlet (Chesterfield Inlet Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1171 miles / 1884 kilometers / 1017 nautical miles.

Chesterfield Inlet Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Chesterfield Inlet to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1170.565 miles
  • 1883.841 kilometers
  • 1017.193 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
  • 1166.096 miles
  • 1876.650 kilometers
  • 1013.310 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 Chesterfield Inlet to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Chesterfield Inlet Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chesterfield Inlet Airport (YCS) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Chesterfield Inlet to Kangerlussuaq generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chesterfield Inlet to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chesterfield Inlet Airport (YCS) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Chesterfield Inlet Airport
City: Chesterfield Inlet
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCS
ICAO Code: CYCS
Coordinates: 63°20′48″N, 90°43′51″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