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How far is Fort Hood, TX, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Fort Hood (Killeen–Fort Hood Regional Airport) is 3137 miles / 5049 kilometers / 2726 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Killeen–Fort Hood Regional Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Fort Hood

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3137.342 miles
  • 5049.062 kilometers
  • 2726.276 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
  • 3133.787 miles
  • 5043.341 kilometers
  • 2723.186 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 Fort Hood?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Killeen–Fort Hood Regional Airport is 6 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Killeen–Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Fort Hood generates about 351 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 351 kilograms equals 773 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Fort Hood

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Killeen–Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK).

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 Killeen–Fort Hood Regional Airport
City: Fort Hood, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRK
ICAO Code: KGRK
Coordinates: 31°4′1″N, 97°49′44″W