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How far is Washington D.C. from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) is 2198 miles / 3538 kilometers / 1910 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2198.489 miles
  • 3538.125 kilometers
  • 1910.435 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
  • 2195.699 miles
  • 3533.635 kilometers
  • 1908.010 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 Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Washington D.C. generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 530 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W