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How far is King Salmon, AK, from Maniitsoq?

The distance between Maniitsoq (Maniitsoq Airport) and King Salmon (King Salmon Airport) is 3016 miles / 4853 kilometers / 2621 nautical miles.

Maniitsoq Airport – King Salmon Airport

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3016
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4853
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2621
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Distance from Maniitsoq to King Salmon

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Maniitsoq to King Salmon. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3015.783 miles
  • 4853.433 kilometers
  • 2620.644 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
  • 3004.691 miles
  • 4835.581 kilometers
  • 2611.005 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 Maniitsoq to King Salmon?

The estimated flight time from Maniitsoq Airport to King Salmon Airport is 6 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Maniitsoq Airport (JSU) and King Salmon Airport (AKN)

On average, flying from Maniitsoq to King Salmon generates about 336 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 336 kilograms equals 741 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Maniitsoq to King Salmon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Maniitsoq Airport (JSU) and King Salmon Airport (AKN).

Airport information

Origin Maniitsoq Airport
City: Maniitsoq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JSU
ICAO Code: BGMQ
Coordinates: 65°24′44″N, 52°56′21″W
Destination King Salmon Airport
City: King Salmon, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AKN
ICAO Code: PAKN
Coordinates: 58°40′36″N, 156°38′56″W