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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Points North Landing?

The distance between Points North Landing (Points North Landing Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1740 miles / 2801 kilometers / 1512 nautical miles.

Points North Landing Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Points North Landing to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1740.453 miles
  • 2800.988 kilometers
  • 1512.413 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
  • 1734.235 miles
  • 2790.981 kilometers
  • 1507.009 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 Points North Landing to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Points North Landing Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Points North Landing Airport (YNL) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Points North Landing to Kangerlussuaq generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Points North Landing to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Points North Landing Airport (YNL) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Points North Landing Airport
City: Points North Landing
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YNL
ICAO Code: CYNL
Coordinates: 58°16′36″N, 104°4′55″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