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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Fort Good Hope?

The distance between Fort Good Hope (Fort Good Hope Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 2005 miles / 3227 kilometers / 1742 nautical miles.

Fort Good Hope Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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3227
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1742
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Distance from Fort Good Hope to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2004.878 miles
  • 3226.538 kilometers
  • 1742.191 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
  • 1996.986 miles
  • 3213.837 kilometers
  • 1735.333 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 Good Hope to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Fort Good Hope Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Good Hope Airport (YGH) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Fort Good Hope to Kangerlussuaq generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fort Good Hope to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Good Hope Airport (YGH) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Fort Good Hope Airport
City: Fort Good Hope
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGH
ICAO Code: CYGH
Coordinates: 66°14′26″N, 128°39′3″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