How far is Kangerlussuaq from Whitehorse?
The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 2410 miles / 3878 kilometers / 2094 nautical miles.
Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport
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Distance from Whitehorse to Kangerlussuaq
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Whitehorse to Kangerlussuaq. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2409.800 miles
- 3878.198 kilometers
- 2094.059 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- 2400.734 miles
- 3863.607 kilometers
- 2086.181 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 Whitehorse to Kangerlussuaq?
The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Whitehorse and Kangerlussuaq?
Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)
On average, flying from Whitehorse to Kangerlussuaq generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 583 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Whitehorse to Kangerlussuaq
See the map of the shortest flight path between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whitehorse |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YXY |
| ICAO Code: | CYXY |
| Coordinates: | 60°42′34″N, 135°4′1″W |
| Destination | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |