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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Hamilton?

The distance between Hamilton (John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1976 miles / 3180 kilometers / 1717 nautical miles.

John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Hamilton to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1975.821 miles
  • 3179.776 kilometers
  • 1716.942 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
  • 1972.309 miles
  • 3174.124 kilometers
  • 1713.890 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 Hamilton to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Hamilton to Kangerlussuaq generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Hamilton to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport
City: Hamilton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHM
ICAO Code: CYHM
Coordinates: 43°10′24″N, 79°56′5″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