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How far is Altenburg from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Altenburg (Leipzig–Altenburg Airport) is 2378 miles / 3827 kilometers / 2066 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Leipzig–Altenburg Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Altenburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2377.825 miles
  • 3826.739 kilometers
  • 2066.274 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
  • 2370.343 miles
  • 3814.697 kilometers
  • 2059.772 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 Altenburg?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Leipzig–Altenburg Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Altenburg generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 575 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Altenburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC).

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 Leipzig–Altenburg Airport
City: Altenburg
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: AOC
ICAO Code: EDAC
Coordinates: 50°58′55″N, 12°30′22″E