How far is Kangerlussuaq from Anchorage, AK?
The distance between Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 2711 miles / 4363 kilometers / 2356 nautical miles.
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport
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Distance from Anchorage to Kangerlussuaq
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Anchorage to Kangerlussuaq. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2711.225 miles
- 4363.294 kilometers
- 2355.990 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- 2700.960 miles
- 4346.774 kilometers
- 2347.070 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 Anchorage to Kangerlussuaq?
The estimated flight time from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 5 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Anchorage and Kangerlussuaq?
Flight carbon footprint between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)
On average, flying from Anchorage to Kangerlussuaq generates about 300 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 300 kilograms equals 661 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Anchorage to Kangerlussuaq
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Anchorage, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ANC |
| ICAO Code: | PANC |
| Coordinates: | 61°10′27″N, 149°59′45″W |
| Destination | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |