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How far is Waterloo, IA, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 2294 miles / 3691 kilometers / 1993 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Waterloo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2293.766 miles
  • 3691.458 kilometers
  • 1993.228 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
  • 2289.018 miles
  • 3683.818 kilometers
  • 1989.102 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 Waterloo?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Waterloo generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 554 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Waterloo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).

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 Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″W