How far is Kangerlussuaq from Sydney?
The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1482 miles / 2385 kilometers / 1288 nautical miles.
Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport
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Distance from Sydney to Kangerlussuaq
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to Kangerlussuaq. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1482.183 miles
- 2385.342 kilometers
- 1287.981 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- 1479.994 miles
- 2381.820 kilometers
- 1286.080 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 Sydney to Kangerlussuaq?
The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Kangerlussuaq?
Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)
On average, flying from Sydney to Kangerlussuaq generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Sydney to Kangerlussuaq
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQY |
| ICAO Code: | CYQY |
| Coordinates: | 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″W |
| Destination | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |