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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Fort McMurray?

The distance between Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 2010 miles / 3235 kilometers / 1747 nautical miles.

Fort McMurray International Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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3235
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Distance from Fort McMurray to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2010.098 miles
  • 3234.939 kilometers
  • 1746.727 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
  • 2003.045 miles
  • 3223.589 kilometers
  • 1740.599 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 Fort McMurray to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Fort McMurray International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Fort McMurray to Kangerlussuaq generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 482 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fort McMurray to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Fort McMurray International Airport
City: Fort McMurray
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMM
ICAO Code: CYMM
Coordinates: 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″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