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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Sandy Lake?

The distance between Sandy Lake (Sandy Lake Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1712 miles / 2755 kilometers / 1488 nautical miles.

Sandy Lake Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Sandy Lake to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1712.019 miles
  • 2755.227 kilometers
  • 1487.704 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
  • 1706.769 miles
  • 2746.779 kilometers
  • 1483.142 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 Sandy Lake to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Sandy Lake Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sandy Lake Airport (ZSJ) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Sandy Lake to Kangerlussuaq generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sandy Lake to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sandy Lake Airport (ZSJ) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Sandy Lake Airport
City: Sandy Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZSJ
ICAO Code: CZSJ
Coordinates: 53°3′51″N, 93°20′39″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