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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Calgary?

The distance between Calgary (Calgary International Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 2373 miles / 3819 kilometers / 2062 nautical miles.

Calgary International Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Calgary to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2373.109 miles
  • 3819.149 kilometers
  • 2062.175 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
  • 2365.617 miles
  • 3807.092 kilometers
  • 2055.665 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 Calgary to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Calgary International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Calgary to Kangerlussuaq generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 574 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Calgary to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″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