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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Cape Dorset?

The distance between Cape Dorset (Cape Dorset Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 758 miles / 1219 kilometers / 658 nautical miles.

Cape Dorset Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Cape Dorset to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 757.721 miles
  • 1219.434 kilometers
  • 658.441 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
  • 754.827 miles
  • 1214.776 kilometers
  • 655.926 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 Cape Dorset to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Cape Dorset Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Dorset Airport (YTE) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Cape Dorset to Kangerlussuaq generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 288 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Dorset to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Dorset Airport (YTE) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Cape Dorset Airport
City: Cape Dorset
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTE
ICAO Code: CYTE
Coordinates: 64°13′48″N, 76°31′36″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