How far is Kangerlussuaq from Whale Cove?
The distance between Whale Cove (Whale Cove Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1261 miles / 2030 kilometers / 1096 nautical miles.
Whale Cove Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport
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Distance from Whale Cove to Kangerlussuaq
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Whale Cove to Kangerlussuaq. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1261.225 miles
- 2029.744 kilometers
- 1095.974 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- 1256.480 miles
- 2022.109 kilometers
- 1091.852 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 Whale Cove to Kangerlussuaq?
The estimated flight time from Whale Cove Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Whale Cove and Kangerlussuaq?
Flight carbon footprint between Whale Cove Airport (YXN) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)
On average, flying from Whale Cove to Kangerlussuaq generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Whale Cove to Kangerlussuaq
See the map of the shortest flight path between Whale Cove Airport (YXN) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Whale Cove Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whale Cove |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YXN |
| ICAO Code: | CYXN |
| Coordinates: | 62°14′24″N, 92°35′53″W |
| Destination | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |