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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Sioux Lookout?

The distance between Sioux Lookout (Sioux Lookout Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1837 miles / 2956 kilometers / 1596 nautical miles.

Sioux Lookout Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Sioux Lookout to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1836.939 miles
  • 2956.268 kilometers
  • 1596.257 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
  • 1831.847 miles
  • 2948.072 kilometers
  • 1591.832 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 Sioux Lookout to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Lookout Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Sioux Lookout to Kangerlussuaq generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 448 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sioux Lookout to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Sioux Lookout Airport
City: Sioux Lookout
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXL
ICAO Code: CYXL
Coordinates: 50°6′50″N, 91°54′19″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