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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Arviat?

The distance between Arviat (Arviat Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1346 miles / 2167 kilometers / 1170 nautical miles.

Arviat Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Arviat to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1346.288 miles
  • 2166.641 kilometers
  • 1169.893 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
  • 1341.309 miles
  • 2158.628 kilometers
  • 1165.566 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 Arviat to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Arviat Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Arviat Airport (YEK) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Arviat to Kangerlussuaq generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Arviat to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Arviat Airport (YEK) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Arviat Airport
City: Arviat
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEK
ICAO Code: CYEK
Coordinates: 61°5′39″N, 94°4′14″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