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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Wekweètì?

The distance between Wekweètì (Wekweètì Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1746 miles / 2811 kilometers / 1518 nautical miles.

Wekweètì Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Wekweètì to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1746.481 miles
  • 2810.688 kilometers
  • 1517.650 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
  • 1739.709 miles
  • 2799.790 kilometers
  • 1511.765 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 Wekweètì to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Wekweètì Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wekweètì Airport (YFJ) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Wekweètì to Kangerlussuaq generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wekweètì to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wekweètì Airport (YFJ) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Wekweètì Airport
City: Wekweètì
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFJ
ICAO Code: CYWE
Coordinates: 64°11′26″N, 114°4′37″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