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How far is Brookings, SD, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Brookings (Brookings Regional Airport) is 2299 miles / 3700 kilometers / 1998 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Brookings Regional Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Brookings

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2299.153 miles
  • 3700.129 kilometers
  • 1997.910 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
  • 2293.778 miles
  • 3691.478 kilometers
  • 1993.239 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 Brookings?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Brookings Regional Airport is 4 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Brookings Regional Airport (BKX)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Brookings generates about 252 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 252 kilograms equals 555 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Brookings

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Brookings Regional Airport (BKX).

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 Brookings Regional Airport
City: Brookings, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BKX
ICAO Code: KBKX
Coordinates: 44°18′17″N, 96°49′0″W