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The average sea kayaker can generally cruise at a speed of 2.5-3.5 Knots (Nautical Miles/Hour). 1 Nautical mile is 1.8 kilometers, or 1.2 imperial miles. Assuming a paddling time of 8-10 hours a day, one could concievably travel 20-35 nm.

Realisticly, paddling time, and distance is often much lower. There are a host of factors that hinder mobility. From wind, currents, fatigue, group goals and moral. I have led close to 300 days of multi-day expeditions, and will cover, remembering we are checking out the sights (eco-tourism after all), between 8-15 nm/day (4-6 hours of paddling/day).

The crossing between the Canadain arctic islands to greenland, from the point at 66'39"00'''N (approx), to the nearest shore of Greenland is about 175 nautical miles (315km / 210 land miles). Further north, the crossing narrows to a more concievable 15-40 nm, however at that point you are at about 78 degrees north.

Is this trip adviseable, or possible? Depends on logistics. The northern crossing, from the tip of Ellesmere Is. to Greenland, could be accomplished after ice break-up. The 175nm crossing would be a challange no matter where it was attempted. Any potential group must be suitably equipped, and be filled with extremely talented paddlers.

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Q: How many miles average can one kayak in a day Is it adviseable or even possible to kayak between Canada and Greenland on the Davis Straits?
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