How far is Detroit, MI, from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 2107 miles / 3392 kilometers / 1831 nautical miles.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2107.487 miles
- 3391.671 kilometers
- 1831.356 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- 2103.722 miles
- 3385.612 kilometers
- 1828.084 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 Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Detroit?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Detroit generates about 230 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 230 kilograms equals 506 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |
| Destination | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |