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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Thompson?

The distance between Thompson (Thompson Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1692 miles / 2722 kilometers / 1470 nautical miles.

Thompson Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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1692
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2722
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1470
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Distance from Thompson to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1691.530 miles
  • 2722.254 kilometers
  • 1469.899 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
  • 1685.859 miles
  • 2713.127 kilometers
  • 1464.971 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 Thompson to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Thompson Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thompson Airport (YTH) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Thompson to Kangerlussuaq generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thompson to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thompson Airport (YTH) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Thompson Airport
City: Thompson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTH
ICAO Code: CYTH
Coordinates: 55°48′3″N, 97°51′51″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