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How far is Albany, NY, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 1889 miles / 3039 kilometers / 1641 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Albany International Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Albany

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1888.560 miles
  • 3039.342 kilometers
  • 1641.114 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
  • 1885.643 miles
  • 3034.649 kilometers
  • 1638.579 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 Albany?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Albany International Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Albany International Airport (ALB)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Albany generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 457 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Albany

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Albany International Airport (ALB).

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 Albany International Airport
City: Albany, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALB
ICAO Code: KALB
Coordinates: 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W