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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Whatì?

The distance between Whatì (Whatì Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1868 miles / 3007 kilometers / 1624 nautical miles.

Whatì Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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3007
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1624
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Distance from Whatì to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1868.480 miles
  • 3007.027 kilometers
  • 1623.665 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
  • 1861.301 miles
  • 2995.474 kilometers
  • 1617.426 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 Whatì to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Whatì Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whatì Airport (YLE) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Whatì to Kangerlussuaq generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 453 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Whatì to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whatì Airport (YLE) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Whatì Airport
City: Whatì
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLE
ICAO Code: CEM3
Coordinates: 63°7′54″N, 117°14′45″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