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How far is Kangerlussuaq from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 2026 miles / 3260 kilometers / 1760 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from London to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2025.557 miles
  • 3259.818 kilometers
  • 1760.161 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
  • 2019.439 miles
  • 3249.971 kilometers
  • 1754.844 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 London to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from London to Kangerlussuaq generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 486 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″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