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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Sachs Harbour?

The distance between Sachs Harbour (Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1721 miles / 2770 kilometers / 1496 nautical miles.

Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Sachs Harbour to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1721.172 miles
  • 2769.958 kilometers
  • 1495.658 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
  • 1714.260 miles
  • 2758.834 kilometers
  • 1489.651 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 Sachs Harbour to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport (YSY) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Sachs Harbour to Kangerlussuaq generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sachs Harbour to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport (YSY) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport
City: Sachs Harbour
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSY
ICAO Code: CYSY
Coordinates: 71°59′38″N, 125°14′34″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