How far is Kangerlussuaq from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 2028 miles / 3263 kilometers / 1762 nautical miles.
Fort Simpson Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Kangerlussuaq
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Kangerlussuaq. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2027.660 miles
- 3263.203 kilometers
- 1761.988 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- 2019.970 miles
- 3250.826 kilometers
- 1755.306 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 Fort Simpson to Kangerlussuaq?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Kangerlussuaq?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Kangerlussuaq generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 487 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Fort Simpson to Kangerlussuaq
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Simpson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Simpson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YFS |
| ICAO Code: | CYFS |
| Coordinates: | 61°45′36″N, 121°14′13″W |
| Destination | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |