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How far is Bedford, MA, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 1866 miles / 3003 kilometers / 1621 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1865.858 miles
  • 3002.808 kilometers
  • 1621.386 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
  • 1863.171 miles
  • 2998.483 kilometers
  • 1619.051 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 Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Hanscom Field is 4 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Bedford generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 453 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Hanscom Field (BED).

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 Hanscom Field
City: Bedford, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BED
ICAO Code: KBED
Coordinates: 42°28′12″N, 71°17′20″W