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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Eastmain River?

The distance between Eastmain River (Eastmain River Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1391 miles / 2238 kilometers / 1208 nautical miles.

Eastmain River Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Eastmain River to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1390.607 miles
  • 2237.964 kilometers
  • 1208.404 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
  • 1386.926 miles
  • 2232.041 kilometers
  • 1205.206 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 Eastmain River to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Eastmain River Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Eastmain River Airport (ZEM) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Eastmain River to Kangerlussuaq generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Eastmain River to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Eastmain River Airport (ZEM) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Eastmain River Airport
City: Eastmain River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZEM
ICAO Code: CZEM
Coordinates: 52°13′35″N, 78°31′20″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