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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Dawson City?

The distance between Dawson City (Dawson City Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 2334 miles / 3756 kilometers / 2028 nautical miles.

Dawson City Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Dawson City to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2333.984 miles
  • 3756.183 kilometers
  • 2028.176 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
  • 2324.934 miles
  • 3741.618 kilometers
  • 2020.312 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 Dawson City to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Dawson City Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dawson City Airport (YDA) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Dawson City to Kangerlussuaq generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 564 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dawson City to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dawson City Airport (YDA) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Dawson City Airport
City: Dawson City
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDA
ICAO Code: CYDA
Coordinates: 64°2′35″N, 139°7′40″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