How far is Bethel, AK, from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 2963 miles / 4768 kilometers / 2574 nautical miles.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Bethel Airport
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Bethel
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Bethel. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2962.553 miles
- 4767.767 kilometers
- 2574.388 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- 2951.370 miles
- 4749.770 kilometers
- 2564.671 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 Bethel?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Bethel Airport is 6 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Bethel?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Bethel Airport (BET)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Bethel generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 727 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Bethel
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Bethel Airport (BET).
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 | Bethel Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bethel, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BET |
| ICAO Code: | PABE |
| Coordinates: | 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W |