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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 3217 miles / 5177 kilometers / 2795 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3216.796 miles
  • 5176.931 kilometers
  • 2795.319 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
  • 3212.259 miles
  • 5169.629 kilometers
  • 2791.376 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 Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 6 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Carlsbad generates about 360 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 360 kilograms equals 794 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

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 Cavern City Air Terminal
City: Carlsbad, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CNM
ICAO Code: KCNM
Coordinates: 32°20′15″N, 104°15′46″W