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How far is Cordova, AK, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 2654 miles / 4271 kilometers / 2306 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2653.608 miles
  • 4270.568 kilometers
  • 2305.922 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
  • 2643.631 miles
  • 4254.511 kilometers
  • 2297.252 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 Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 5 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Cordova generates about 293 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 293 kilograms equals 646 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

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 Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport
City: Cordova, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CDV
ICAO Code: PACV
Coordinates: 60°29′30″N, 145°28′40″W