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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Kitchener?

The distance between Kitchener (Region of Waterloo International Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1967 miles / 3165 kilometers / 1709 nautical miles.

Region of Waterloo International Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Kitchener to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1966.701 miles
  • 3165.099 kilometers
  • 1709.017 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
  • 1963.124 miles
  • 3159.341 kilometers
  • 1705.908 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 Kitchener to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Kitchener to Kangerlussuaq generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 473 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kitchener to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Region of Waterloo International Airport
City: Kitchener
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKF
ICAO Code: CYKF
Coordinates: 43°27′38″N, 80°22′42″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