How far is Kangerlussuaq from Yellowknife?
The distance between Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1827 miles / 2940 kilometers / 1587 nautical miles.
Yellowknife Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport
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Distance from Yellowknife to Kangerlussuaq
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Yellowknife to Kangerlussuaq. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1826.562 miles
- 2939.566 kilometers
- 1587.239 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- 1819.594 miles
- 2928.353 kilometers
- 1581.184 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 Yellowknife to Kangerlussuaq?
The estimated flight time from Yellowknife Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Yellowknife and Kangerlussuaq?
Flight carbon footprint between Yellowknife Airport (YZF) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)
On average, flying from Yellowknife to Kangerlussuaq generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Yellowknife to Kangerlussuaq
See the map of the shortest flight path between Yellowknife Airport (YZF) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Yellowknife Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yellowknife |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YZF |
| ICAO Code: | CYZF |
| Coordinates: | 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W |
| Destination | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |