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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Gillam?

The distance between Gillam (Gillam Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1579 miles / 2541 kilometers / 1372 nautical miles.

Gillam Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Gillam to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1578.849 miles
  • 2540.911 kilometers
  • 1371.982 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
  • 1573.540 miles
  • 2532.368 kilometers
  • 1367.369 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 Gillam to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Gillam Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gillam Airport (YGX) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Gillam to Kangerlussuaq generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 407 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gillam to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gillam Airport (YGX) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″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