How far is Kangerlussuaq from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 2666 miles / 4290 kilometers / 2316 nautical miles.

Distance from Whistler to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2665.726 miles
• 4290.069 kilometers
• 2316.452 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

• 2657.309 miles
• 4276.524 kilometers
• 2309.138 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 Whistler to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 5 hours and 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Whistler and Kangerlussuaq?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Whistler to Kangerlussuaq generates about 295 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 295 kilograms equals 649 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Whistler to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin	Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
City:	Whistler
Country:	Canada
IATA Code:	YWS
ICAO Code:	CAE5
Coordinates:	50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″W

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