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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Kangiqsujuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 735 miles / 1183 kilometers / 639 nautical miles.

Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 735.146 miles
  • 1183.103 kilometers
  • 638.825 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
  • 732.573 miles
  • 1178.961 kilometers
  • 636.588 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 Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Kangiqsujuaq to Kangerlussuaq generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 283 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangiqsujuaq to Kangerlussuaq

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

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