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How far is Athens, GA, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 2635 miles / 4240 kilometers / 2290 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Athens

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2634.778 miles
  • 4240.264 kilometers
  • 2289.560 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
  • 2632.166 miles
  • 4236.060 kilometers
  • 2287.289 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 Kangerlussuaq to Athens?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Athens generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 641 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Athens

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).

Airport information

Origin Kangerlussuaq Airport
City: Kangerlussuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: SFJ
ICAO Code: BGSF
Coordinates: 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W
Destination Athens–Ben Epps Airport
City: Athens, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AHN
ICAO Code: KAHN
Coordinates: 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W