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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Sandspit?

The distance between Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 2725 miles / 4385 kilometers / 2368 nautical miles.

Sandspit Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Sandspit to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2724.853 miles
  • 4385.225 kilometers
  • 2367.832 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
  • 2715.601 miles
  • 4370.336 kilometers
  • 2359.793 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 Sandspit to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Sandspit Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 5 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Sandspit to Kangerlussuaq generates about 302 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 302 kilograms equals 665 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sandspit to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″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