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How far is Alamosa, CO, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Alamosa (San Luis Valley Regional Airport) is 2945 miles / 4740 kilometers / 2559 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – San Luis Valley Regional Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Alamosa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2945.078 miles
  • 4739.643 kilometers
  • 2559.203 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
  • 2939.466 miles
  • 4730.611 kilometers
  • 2554.326 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 Alamosa?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to San Luis Valley Regional Airport is 6 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Alamosa generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 722 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Alamosa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS).

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 San Luis Valley Regional Airport
City: Alamosa, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALS
ICAO Code: KALS
Coordinates: 37°26′5″N, 105°52′1″W