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How far is Gällivare from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Gällivare (Gällivare Lapland Airport) is 1826 miles / 2938 kilometers / 1587 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Gällivare Lapland Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Gällivare

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1825.831 miles
  • 2938.390 kilometers
  • 1586.604 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
  • 1818.607 miles
  • 2926.764 kilometers
  • 1580.326 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 Gällivare?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Gällivare Lapland Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Gällivare Lapland Airport (GEV)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Gällivare generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Gällivare

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Gällivare Lapland Airport (GEV).

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 Gällivare Lapland Airport
City: Gällivare
Country: Sweden Flag of Sweden
IATA Code: GEV
ICAO Code: ESNG
Coordinates: 67°7′56″N, 20°48′52″E