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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Taloyoak?

The distance between Taloyoak (Taloyoak Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1091 miles / 1755 kilometers / 948 nautical miles.

Taloyoak Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Taloyoak to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1090.765 miles
  • 1755.417 kilometers
  • 947.849 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
  • 1086.422 miles
  • 1748.427 kilometers
  • 944.075 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 Taloyoak to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Taloyoak Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Taloyoak Airport (YYH) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Taloyoak to Kangerlussuaq generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Taloyoak to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Taloyoak Airport (YYH) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Taloyoak Airport
City: Taloyoak
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYH
ICAO Code: CYYH
Coordinates: 69°32′48″N, 93°34′36″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