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How far is Heraklion from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 3628 miles / 5839 kilometers / 3153 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Heraklion International Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Heraklion

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3628.056 miles
  • 5838.790 kilometers
  • 3152.694 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
  • 3620.509 miles
  • 5826.645 kilometers
  • 3146.137 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 Heraklion?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 7 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Heraklion generates about 410 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 410 kilograms equals 905 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Heraklion

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

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 Heraklion International Airport
City: Heraklion
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: HER
ICAO Code: LGIR
Coordinates: 35°20′22″N, 25°10′49″E