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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Waskaganish?

The distance between Waskaganish (Waskaganish Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1440 miles / 2318 kilometers / 1252 nautical miles.

Waskaganish Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Waskaganish to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1440.227 miles
  • 2317.820 kilometers
  • 1251.523 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
  • 1436.517 miles
  • 2311.850 kilometers
  • 1248.299 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 Waskaganish to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Waskaganish Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Waskaganish to Kangerlussuaq generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Waskaganish to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Waskaganish Airport
City: Waskaganish
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKQ
ICAO Code: CYKQ
Coordinates: 51°28′23″N, 78°45′29″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