How far is Columbia, SC, from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2593 miles / 4173 kilometers / 2253 nautical miles.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2593.076 miles
- 4173.151 kilometers
- 2253.321 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- 2590.676 miles
- 4169.289 kilometers
- 2251.236 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 Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 5 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Columbia generates about 286 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 286 kilograms equals 631 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |
| Destination | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |