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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Makkovik?

The distance between Makkovik (Makkovik Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 872 miles / 1404 kilometers / 758 nautical miles.

Makkovik Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Makkovik to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 872.107 miles
  • 1403.521 kilometers
  • 757.841 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
  • 870.147 miles
  • 1400.366 kilometers
  • 756.137 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 Makkovik to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Makkovik Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Makkovik Airport (YMN) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Makkovik to Kangerlussuaq generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Makkovik to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Makkovik Airport (YMN) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Makkovik Airport
City: Makkovik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMN
ICAO Code: CYFT
Coordinates: 55°4′36″N, 59°11′11″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