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How far is Kangerlussuaq from La Grande Rivière?

The distance between La Grande Rivière (La Grande Rivière Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1291 miles / 2077 kilometers / 1122 nautical miles.

La Grande Rivière Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from La Grande Rivière to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1290.823 miles
  • 2077.378 kilometers
  • 1121.694 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
  • 1287.249 miles
  • 2071.626 kilometers
  • 1118.589 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 La Grande Rivière to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from La Grande Rivière Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between La Grande Rivière Airport (YGL) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from La Grande Rivière to Kangerlussuaq generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 367 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from La Grande Rivière to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between La Grande Rivière Airport (YGL) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin La Grande Rivière Airport
City: La Grande Rivière
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGL
ICAO Code: CYGL
Coordinates: 53°37′31″N, 77°42′15″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