How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 2096 miles / 3374 kilometers / 1822 nautical miles.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Grand Forks International Airport
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Grand Forks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Grand Forks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2096.289 miles
- 3373.651 kilometers
- 1821.626 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- 2090.676 miles
- 3364.616 kilometers
- 1816.747 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 Grand Forks?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 4 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Grand Forks?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Grand Forks generates about 228 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 228 kilograms equals 503 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Grand Forks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).
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 | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W |