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How far is Eastsound, WA, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Eastsound (Orcas Island Airport) is 2745 miles / 4417 kilometers / 2385 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Orcas Island Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Eastsound

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2744.701 miles
  • 4417.169 kilometers
  • 2385.080 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
  • 2736.307 miles
  • 4403.658 kilometers
  • 2377.785 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 Eastsound?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Orcas Island Airport is 5 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Orcas Island Airport (ESD)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Eastsound generates about 304 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 304 kilograms equals 670 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Eastsound

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Orcas Island Airport (ESD).

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 Orcas Island Airport
City: Eastsound, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ESD
ICAO Code: KORS
Coordinates: 48°42′29″N, 122°54′36″W