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How far is Chania from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Chania (Chania International Airport) is 3589 miles / 5775 kilometers / 3118 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Chania International Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Chania

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3588.554 miles
  • 5775.218 kilometers
  • 3118.368 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
  • 3581.084 miles
  • 5763.197 kilometers
  • 3111.877 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 Chania?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Chania International Airport is 7 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Chania International Airport (CHQ)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Chania generates about 405 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 405 kilograms equals 894 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Chania

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Chania International Airport (CHQ).

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 Chania International Airport
City: Chania
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: CHQ
ICAO Code: LGSA
Coordinates: 35°31′54″N, 24°8′58″E