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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Williams Lake?

The distance between Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 2530 miles / 4072 kilometers / 2199 nautical miles.

Williams Lake Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Williams Lake to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2530.306 miles
  • 4072.132 kilometers
  • 2198.775 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
  • 2521.991 miles
  • 4058.751 kilometers
  • 2191.550 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 Williams Lake to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Williams Lake Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 5 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Williams Lake to Kangerlussuaq generates about 279 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 279 kilograms equals 614 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Williams Lake to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Williams Lake Airport
City: Williams Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWL
ICAO Code: CYWL
Coordinates: 52°10′59″N, 122°3′14″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