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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 827 miles / 1331 kilometers / 719 nautical miles.

Keflavík International Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 827.352 miles
  • 1331.493 kilometers
  • 718.949 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
  • 824.196 miles
  • 1326.415 kilometers
  • 716.207 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 Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 303 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Keflavík International Airport
City: Reykjavik
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: KEF
ICAO Code: BIKF
Coordinates: 63°59′6″N, 22°36′20″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