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How far is Dresden from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Dresden (Dresden Airport) is 2404 miles / 3868 kilometers / 2089 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Dresden Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Dresden

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2403.666 miles
  • 3868.325 kilometers
  • 2088.729 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
  • 2396.051 miles
  • 3856.071 kilometers
  • 2082.112 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 Dresden?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Dresden Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Dresden Airport (DRS)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Dresden generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 582 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Dresden

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Dresden Airport (DRS).

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 Dresden Airport
City: Dresden
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: DRS
ICAO Code: EDDC
Coordinates: 51°7′58″N, 13°46′1″E