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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Paulatuk?

The distance between Paulatuk (Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1784 miles / 2871 kilometers / 1550 nautical miles.

Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Paulatuk to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1783.961 miles
  • 2871.006 kilometers
  • 1550.219 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
  • 1776.836 miles
  • 2859.540 kilometers
  • 1544.028 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 Paulatuk to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport (YPC) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Paulatuk to Kangerlussuaq generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Paulatuk to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport (YPC) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport
City: Paulatuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPC
ICAO Code: CYPC
Coordinates: 69°21′39″N, 124°3′32″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