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How far is Burlington, IA, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Burlington (Southeast Iowa Regional Airport) is 2372 miles / 3817 kilometers / 2061 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Southeast Iowa Regional Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Burlington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2371.698 miles
  • 3816.878 kilometers
  • 2060.949 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
  • 2367.270 miles
  • 3809.751 kilometers
  • 2057.101 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 Burlington?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Southeast Iowa Regional Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Burlington generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 574 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Burlington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL).

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 Southeast Iowa Regional Airport
City: Burlington, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRL
ICAO Code: KBRL
Coordinates: 40°46′59″N, 91°7′31″W