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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Winnipeg?

The distance between Winnipeg (Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1987 miles / 3198 kilometers / 1727 nautical miles.

Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Winnipeg to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1987.281 miles
  • 3198.218 kilometers
  • 1726.900 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
  • 1981.609 miles
  • 3189.091 kilometers
  • 1721.972 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 Winnipeg to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Winnipeg to Kangerlussuaq generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 477 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Winnipeg to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
City: Winnipeg
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWG
ICAO Code: CYWG
Coordinates: 49°54′35″N, 97°14′23″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