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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Saint John?

The distance between Saint John (Saint John Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1601 miles / 2577 kilometers / 1391 nautical miles.

Saint John Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Saint John to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1601.002 miles
  • 2576.562 kilometers
  • 1391.232 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
  • 1598.522 miles
  • 2572.572 kilometers
  • 1389.078 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 Saint John to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Saint John Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saint John Airport (YSJ) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Saint John to Kangerlussuaq generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Saint John to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saint John Airport (YSJ) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Saint John Airport
City: Saint John
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSJ
ICAO Code: CYSJ
Coordinates: 45°18′57″N, 65°53′25″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