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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Penticton?

The distance between Penticton (Penticton Regional Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 2614 miles / 4207 kilometers / 2272 nautical miles.

Penticton Regional Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Penticton to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2614.006 miles
  • 4206.835 kilometers
  • 2271.509 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
  • 2605.940 miles
  • 4193.854 kilometers
  • 2264.500 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 Penticton to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Penticton Regional Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Penticton to Kangerlussuaq generates about 289 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 289 kilograms equals 636 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Penticton to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Penticton Regional Airport
City: Penticton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYF
ICAO Code: CYYF
Coordinates: 49°27′47″N, 119°36′7″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