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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Edmonton?

The distance between Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 2244 miles / 3611 kilometers / 1950 nautical miles.

Edmonton International Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Edmonton to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2243.963 miles
  • 3611.308 kilometers
  • 1949.950 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
  • 2236.543 miles
  • 3599.367 kilometers
  • 1943.503 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 Edmonton to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Edmonton International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Edmonton to Kangerlussuaq generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 541 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Edmonton to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Edmonton International Airport
City: Edmonton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEG
ICAO Code: CYEG
Coordinates: 53°18′34″N, 113°34′48″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