How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2474 miles / 3982 kilometers / 2150 nautical miles.

Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2474.083 miles
• 3981.651 kilometers
• 2149.920 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

• 2464.437 miles
• 3966.127 kilometers
• 2141.537 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 Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Fairbanks?

The time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Fairbanks is 7 hours. Fairbanks is 7 hours behind Kangerlussuaq.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Fairbanks generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 600 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

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	Fairbanks International Airport
City:	Fairbanks, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	FAI
ICAO Code:	PAFA
Coordinates:	64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W