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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Red Lake?

The distance between Red Lake (Red Lake Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1833 miles / 2949 kilometers / 1592 nautical miles.

Red Lake Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Red Lake to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1832.541 miles
  • 2949.189 kilometers
  • 1592.434 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
  • 1827.234 miles
  • 2940.648 kilometers
  • 1587.823 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 Red Lake to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Red Lake Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Red Lake Airport (YRL) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Red Lake to Kangerlussuaq generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 447 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Red Lake to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Red Lake Airport (YRL) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Red Lake Airport
City: Red Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRL
ICAO Code: CYRL
Coordinates: 51°4′0″N, 93°47′35″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