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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Alma?

The distance between Alma (Alma Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1480 miles / 2381 kilometers / 1286 nautical miles.

Alma Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Alma to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1479.693 miles
  • 2381.334 kilometers
  • 1285.818 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
  • 1476.675 miles
  • 2376.477 kilometers
  • 1283.195 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 Alma to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Alma Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alma Airport (YTF) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Alma to Kangerlussuaq generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Alma to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alma Airport (YTF) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Alma Airport
City: Alma
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTF
ICAO Code: CYTF
Coordinates: 48°30′32″N, 71°38′30″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