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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Vagar?

The distance between Vagar (Vágar Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1310 miles / 2108 kilometers / 1138 nautical miles.

Vágar Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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1138
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Distance from Vagar to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1309.745 miles
  • 2107.830 kilometers
  • 1138.137 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
  • 1304.825 miles
  • 2099.911 kilometers
  • 1133.861 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 Vagar to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Vágar Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 2 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vágar Airport (FAE) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Vagar to Kangerlussuaq generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 369 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vagar to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vágar Airport (FAE) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Vágar Airport
City: Vagar
Country: Faroe Islands Flag of Faroe Islands
IATA Code: FAE
ICAO Code: EKVG
Coordinates: 62°3′48″N, 7°16′37″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