How far is Kangerlussuaq from Island Lake?
The distance between Island Lake (Island Lake Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1705 miles / 2743 kilometers / 1481 nautical miles.
Island Lake Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport
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Distance from Island Lake to Kangerlussuaq
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Island Lake to Kangerlussuaq. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1704.724 miles
- 2743.487 kilometers
- 1481.364 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- 1699.345 miles
- 2734.831 kilometers
- 1476.690 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 Island Lake to Kangerlussuaq?
The estimated flight time from Island Lake Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Island Lake and Kangerlussuaq?
Flight carbon footprint between Island Lake Airport (YIV) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)
On average, flying from Island Lake to Kangerlussuaq generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Island Lake to Kangerlussuaq
See the map of the shortest flight path between Island Lake Airport (YIV) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Island Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Island Lake |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YIV |
| ICAO Code: | CYIV |
| Coordinates: | 53°51′25″N, 94°39′12″W |
| Destination | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |