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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 2832 miles / 4557 kilometers / 2461 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2831.646 miles
  • 4557.093 kilometers
  • 2460.633 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
  • 2825.971 miles
  • 4547.959 kilometers
  • 2455.702 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 Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 5 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Colorado Springs generates about 314 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 314 kilograms equals 693 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Colorado Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

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 Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W