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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Umiujaq?

The distance between Umiujaq (Umiujaq Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1100 miles / 1771 kilometers / 956 nautical miles.

Umiujaq Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Umiujaq to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1100.308 miles
  • 1770.774 kilometers
  • 956.142 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
  • 1096.957 miles
  • 1765.381 kilometers
  • 953.230 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 Umiujaq to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Umiujaq Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 2 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Umiujaq Airport (YUD) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Umiujaq to Kangerlussuaq generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Umiujaq to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Umiujaq Airport (YUD) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Umiujaq Airport
City: Umiujaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YUD
ICAO Code: CYMU
Coordinates: 56°32′9″N, 76°31′5″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