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How far is Decatur, IL, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 2378 miles / 3827 kilometers / 2066 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2378.014 miles
  • 3827.042 kilometers
  • 2066.438 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
  • 2373.937 miles
  • 3820.481 kilometers
  • 2062.895 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 Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Decatur Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Decatur generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 575 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

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 Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W