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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Tuktoyaktuk?

The distance between Tuktoyaktuk (Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1965 miles / 3162 kilometers / 1708 nautical miles.

Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Tuktoyaktuk to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1964.998 miles
  • 3162.358 kilometers
  • 1707.537 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
  • 1957.147 miles
  • 3149.722 kilometers
  • 1700.714 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 Tuktoyaktuk to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport (YUB) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Tuktoyaktuk to Kangerlussuaq generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 473 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Tuktoyaktuk to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport (YUB) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport
City: Tuktoyaktuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YUB
ICAO Code: CYUB
Coordinates: 69°25′59″N, 133°1′33″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