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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 2800 miles / 4506 kilometers / 2433 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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2433
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Distance from Seattle to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2799.612 miles
  • 4505.538 kilometers
  • 2432.796 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
  • 2791.312 miles
  • 4492.181 kilometers
  • 2425.584 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 Seattle to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 5 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Seattle to Kangerlussuaq generates about 310 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 310 kilograms equals 684 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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