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How far is Block Island, RI, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 1956 miles / 3148 kilometers / 1700 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Block Island State Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1956.059 miles
  • 3147.971 kilometers
  • 1699.768 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
  • 1953.466 miles
  • 3143.799 kilometers
  • 1697.516 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 Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Block Island State Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Block Island generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 471 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Block Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

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 Block Island State Airport
City: Block Island, RI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BID
ICAO Code: KBID
Coordinates: 41°10′5″N, 71°34′40″W