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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Kimmirut?

The distance between Kimmirut (Kimmirut Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 629 miles / 1013 kilometers / 547 nautical miles.

Kimmirut Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Kimmirut to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 629.392 miles
  • 1012.908 kilometers
  • 546.926 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
  • 627.121 miles
  • 1009.253 kilometers
  • 544.953 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 Kimmirut to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Kimmirut Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kimmirut Airport (YLC) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Kimmirut to Kangerlussuaq generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 257 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kimmirut to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kimmirut Airport (YLC) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Kimmirut Airport
City: Kimmirut
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLC
ICAO Code: CYLC
Coordinates: 62°50′59″N, 69°52′59″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