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How far is Koliganek, AK, from Paamiut?

The distance between Paamiut (Paamiut Airport) and Koliganek (Koliganek Airport) is 3209 miles / 5165 kilometers / 2789 nautical miles.

Paamiut Airport – Koliganek Airport

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5165
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2789
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Distance from Paamiut to Koliganek

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Paamiut to Koliganek. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3209.226 miles
  • 5164.748 kilometers
  • 2788.741 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
  • 3197.490 miles
  • 5145.861 kilometers
  • 2778.543 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 Paamiut to Koliganek?

The estimated flight time from Paamiut Airport to Koliganek Airport is 6 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Paamiut Airport (JFR) and Koliganek Airport (KGK)

On average, flying from Paamiut to Koliganek generates about 359 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 359 kilograms equals 792 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Paamiut to Koliganek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Paamiut Airport (JFR) and Koliganek Airport (KGK).

Airport information

Origin Paamiut Airport
City: Paamiut
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JFR
ICAO Code: BGPT
Coordinates: 62°0′53″N, 49°40′15″W
Destination Koliganek Airport
City: Koliganek, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KGK
ICAO Code: PAJZ
Coordinates: 59°43′35″N, 157°15′32″W