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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Fort Chipewyan?

The distance between Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1906 miles / 3067 kilometers / 1656 nautical miles.

Fort Chipewyan Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Fort Chipewyan to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1905.614 miles
  • 3066.789 kilometers
  • 1655.934 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
  • 1898.694 miles
  • 3055.652 kilometers
  • 1649.920 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 Chipewyan to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Fort Chipewyan Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Fort Chipewyan to Kangerlussuaq generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 460 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fort Chipewyan to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Fort Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″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