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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Nakina?

The distance between Nakina (Nakina Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1702 miles / 2739 kilometers / 1479 nautical miles.

Nakina Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Nakina to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1702.196 miles
  • 2739.419 kilometers
  • 1479.168 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
  • 1697.664 miles
  • 2732.126 kilometers
  • 1475.230 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 Nakina to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Nakina Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nakina Airport (YQN) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Nakina to Kangerlussuaq generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nakina to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nakina Airport (YQN) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Nakina Airport
City: Nakina
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQN
ICAO Code: CYQN
Coordinates: 50°10′58″N, 86°41′47″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