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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Pikangikum?

The distance between Pikangikum (Pikangikum Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1796 miles / 2890 kilometers / 1561 nautical miles.

Pikangikum Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Pikangikum to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1795.874 miles
  • 2890.179 kilometers
  • 1560.572 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
  • 1790.546 miles
  • 2881.605 kilometers
  • 1555.942 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 Pikangikum to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Pikangikum Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pikangikum Airport (YPM) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Pikangikum to Kangerlussuaq generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Pikangikum to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pikangikum Airport (YPM) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Pikangikum Airport
City: Pikangikum
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPM
ICAO Code: CYPM
Coordinates: 51°49′10″N, 93°58′23″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