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How far is Hammerfest from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Hammerfest (Hammerfest Airport) is 1760 miles / 2833 kilometers / 1530 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Hammerfest Airport

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2833
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1530
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Hammerfest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1760.195 miles
  • 2832.759 kilometers
  • 1529.568 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
  • 1753.141 miles
  • 2821.406 kilometers
  • 1523.437 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 Hammerfest?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Hammerfest Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Hammerfest Airport (HFT)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Hammerfest generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 434 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Hammerfest

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Hammerfest Airport (HFT).

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 Hammerfest Airport
City: Hammerfest
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: HFT
ICAO Code: ENHF
Coordinates: 70°40′46″N, 23°40′6″E