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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Resolute Bay?

The distance between Resolute Bay (Resolute Bay Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1103 miles / 1775 kilometers / 958 nautical miles.

Resolute Bay Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Resolute Bay to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1102.664 miles
  • 1774.566 kilometers
  • 958.189 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
  • 1098.337 miles
  • 1767.603 kilometers
  • 954.429 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 Resolute Bay to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Resolute Bay Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Resolute Bay Airport (YRB) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Resolute Bay to Kangerlussuaq generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Resolute Bay to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Resolute Bay Airport (YRB) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Resolute Bay Airport
City: Resolute Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRB
ICAO Code: CYRB
Coordinates: 74°43′0″N, 94°58′9″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