How far is King Salmon, AK, from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and King Salmon (King Salmon Airport) is 2986 miles / 4806 kilometers / 2595 nautical miles.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – King Salmon Airport
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to King Salmon
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to King Salmon. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2986.059 miles
- 4805.596 kilometers
- 2594.814 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- 2975.025 miles
- 4787.839 kilometers
- 2585.226 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 King Salmon?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to King Salmon Airport is 6 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and King Salmon?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and King Salmon Airport (AKN)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to King Salmon generates about 333 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 333 kilograms equals 733 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to King Salmon
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and King Salmon Airport (AKN).
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 | King Salmon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | King Salmon, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AKN |
| ICAO Code: | PAKN |
| Coordinates: | 58°40′36″N, 156°38′56″W |