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How far is Charleston, SC, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 2641 miles / 4251 kilometers / 2295 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Charleston International Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2641.216 miles
  • 4250.626 kilometers
  • 2295.154 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
  • 2639.113 miles
  • 4247.241 kilometers
  • 2293.326 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 Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Charleston International Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Charleston generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 643 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Charleston

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

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 Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W