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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Kapuskasing?

The distance between Kapuskasing (Kapuskasing Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1646 miles / 2650 kilometers / 1431 nautical miles.

Kapuskasing Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Kapuskasing to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1646.496 miles
  • 2649.779 kilometers
  • 1430.766 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
  • 1642.422 miles
  • 2643.222 kilometers
  • 1427.226 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 Kapuskasing to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Kapuskasing Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kapuskasing Airport (YYU) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Kapuskasing to Kangerlussuaq generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 417 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kapuskasing to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kapuskasing Airport (YYU) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Kapuskasing Airport
City: Kapuskasing
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYU
ICAO Code: CYYU
Coordinates: 49°24′50″N, 82°28′2″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