How far is Alta from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 1778 miles / 2861 kilometers / 1545 nautical miles.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Alta Airport
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Alta
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Alta. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1777.935 miles
- 2861.309 kilometers
- 1544.983 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- 1770.821 miles
- 2849.861 kilometers
- 1538.802 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 Alta?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Alta Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Alta?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Alta Airport (ALF)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Alta generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 437 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Alta
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Alta Airport (ALF).
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 | Alta Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alta |
| Country: | Norway  |
| IATA Code: | ALF |
| ICAO Code: | ENAT |
| Coordinates: | 69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E |