How far is Kangerlussuaq from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 2725 miles / 4385 kilometers / 2368 nautical miles.

Distance from Vancouver to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2724.813 miles
• 4385.161 kilometers
• 2367.798 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

• 2716.382 miles
• 4371.593 kilometers
• 2360.471 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 Vancouver to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 5 hours and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Vancouver and Kangerlussuaq?

The time difference between Vancouver and Kangerlussuaq is 6 hours. Kangerlussuaq is 6 hours ahead of Vancouver.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Kangerlussuaq generates about 302 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 302 kilograms equals 665 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin	Vancouver International Airport
City:	Vancouver
Country:	Canada
IATA Code:	YVR
ICAO Code:	CYVR
Coordinates:	49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W

Destination	Kangerlussuaq Airport
City:	Kangerlussuaq
Country:	Greenland
IATA Code:	SFJ
ICAO Code:	BGSF
Coordinates:	67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W