How far is Wainwright, AK, from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2382 miles / 3833 kilometers / 2070 nautical miles.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Wainwright Airport
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Wainwright
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Wainwright. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2381.811 miles
- 3833.153 kilometers
- 2069.737 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- 2372.252 miles
- 3817.770 kilometers
- 2061.431 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 Wainwright?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Wainwright Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Wainwright?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Wainwright generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 576 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Wainwright
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).
Airport information
| Origin | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |
| Destination | Wainwright Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wainwright, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AIN |
| ICAO Code: | PAWI |
| Coordinates: | 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W |