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How far is Birmingham, AL, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 2729 miles / 4392 kilometers / 2372 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2729.217 miles
  • 4392.248 kilometers
  • 2371.624 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
  • 2726.335 miles
  • 4387.610 kilometers
  • 2369.120 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 Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 5 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Birmingham generates about 302 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 302 kilograms equals 666 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Birmingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).

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 Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W