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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Nain?

The distance between Nain (Nain Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 806 miles / 1297 kilometers / 701 nautical miles.

Nain Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Nain to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 806.156 miles
  • 1297.382 kilometers
  • 700.530 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
  • 804.150 miles
  • 1294.154 kilometers
  • 698.787 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 Nain to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Nain Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nain Airport (YDP) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Nain to Kangerlussuaq generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 299 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nain to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nain Airport (YDP) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Nain Airport
City: Nain
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDP
ICAO Code: CYDP
Coordinates: 56°32′57″N, 61°40′49″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