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How far is Helgoland from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Helgoland (Heligoland Airport) is 2084 miles / 3354 kilometers / 1811 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Heligoland Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Helgoland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2083.997 miles
  • 3353.867 kilometers
  • 1810.943 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
  • 2077.045 miles
  • 3342.680 kilometers
  • 1804.903 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 Helgoland?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Heligoland Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Heligoland Airport (HGL)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Helgoland generates about 227 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 227 kilograms equals 500 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Helgoland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Heligoland Airport (HGL).

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 Heligoland Airport
City: Helgoland
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: HGL
ICAO Code: EDXH
Coordinates: 54°11′7″N, 7°54′56″E