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How far is Cedar Rapids, IA, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) is 2318 miles / 3731 kilometers / 2014 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – The Eastern Iowa Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Cedar Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2318.063 miles
  • 3730.560 kilometers
  • 2014.341 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
  • 2313.454 miles
  • 3723.144 kilometers
  • 2010.337 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 Cedar Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport is 4 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Cedar Rapids generates about 254 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 254 kilograms equals 560 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Cedar Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID).

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 The Eastern Iowa Airport
City: Cedar Rapids, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CID
ICAO Code: KCID
Coordinates: 41°53′4″N, 91°42′38″W