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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Gjoa Haven?

The distance between Gjoa Haven (Gjoa Haven Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1160 miles / 1867 kilometers / 1008 nautical miles.

Gjoa Haven Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Gjoa Haven to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1160.361 miles
  • 1867.421 kilometers
  • 1008.326 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
  • 1155.744 miles
  • 1859.990 kilometers
  • 1004.314 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 Gjoa Haven to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Gjoa Haven Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Gjoa Haven to Kangerlussuaq generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gjoa Haven to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Gjoa Haven Airport
City: Gjoa Haven
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHK
ICAO Code: CYHK
Coordinates: 68°38′8″N, 95°50′58″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