How far is Kangerlussuaq from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 2223 miles / 3577 kilometers / 1932 nautical miles.

Distance from Chicago to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2222.954 miles
• 3577.497 kilometers
• 1931.694 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

• 2218.742 miles
• 3570.719 kilometers
• 1928.034 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 Chicago to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 4 hours and 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Kangerlussuaq?

The time difference between Chicago and Kangerlussuaq is 4 hours. Kangerlussuaq is 4 hours ahead of Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Chicago to Kangerlussuaq generates about 243 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 243 kilograms equals 536 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin	Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ORD
ICAO Code:	KORD
Coordinates:	41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W

Destination	Kangerlussuaq Airport
City:	Kangerlussuaq
Country:	Greenland
IATA Code:	SFJ
ICAO Code:	BGSF
Coordinates:	67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W