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How far is Egilsstaðir from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Egilsstaðir (Egilsstaðir Airport) is 1011 miles / 1627 kilometers / 878 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Egilsstaðir Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Egilsstaðir

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1010.705 miles
  • 1626.571 kilometers
  • 878.278 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
  • 1006.761 miles
  • 1620.224 kilometers
  • 874.851 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 Egilsstaðir?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Egilsstaðir Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Egilsstaðir Airport (EGS)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Egilsstaðir generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 334 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Egilsstaðir

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Egilsstaðir Airport (EGS).

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 Egilsstaðir Airport
City: Egilsstaðir
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: EGS
ICAO Code: BIEG
Coordinates: 65°16′59″N, 14°24′5″W