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How far is Paamiut from Kangiqsujuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) and Paamiut (Paamiut Airport) is 726 miles / 1169 kilometers / 631 nautical miles.

Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport – Paamiut Airport

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631
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Distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Paamiut

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Paamiut. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 726.425 miles
  • 1169.068 kilometers
  • 631.246 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
  • 723.727 miles
  • 1164.725 kilometers
  • 628.901 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 Kangiqsujuaq to Paamiut?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to Paamiut Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Paamiut Airport (JFR)

On average, flying from Kangiqsujuaq to Paamiut generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 281 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangiqsujuaq to Paamiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Paamiut Airport (JFR).

Airport information

Origin Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
City: Kangiqsujuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWB
ICAO Code: CYKG
Coordinates: 61°35′18″N, 71°55′45″W
Destination Paamiut Airport
City: Paamiut
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JFR
ICAO Code: BGPT
Coordinates: 62°0′53″N, 49°40′15″W