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How far is Barrow, AK, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) is 2300 miles / 3701 kilometers / 1998 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Barrow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2299.545 miles
  • 3700.758 kilometers
  • 1998.250 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
  • 2290.299 miles
  • 3685.878 kilometers
  • 1990.215 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 Barrow?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport is 4 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Barrow 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 Barrow

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW).

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 Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport
City: Barrow, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRW
ICAO Code: PABR
Coordinates: 71°17′7″N, 156°45′57″W