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How far is Durango, CO, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 3012 miles / 4847 kilometers / 2617 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3011.749 miles
  • 4846.941 kilometers
  • 2617.139 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
  • 3005.970 miles
  • 4837.639 kilometers
  • 2612.116 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 Durango?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 6 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Durango generates about 336 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 336 kilograms equals 740 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Durango

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).

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 Durango–La Plata County Airport
City: Durango, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DRO
ICAO Code: KDRO
Coordinates: 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″W