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How far is Haines, AK, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Haines (Haines Airport) is 2496 miles / 4016 kilometers / 2169 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Haines Airport

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4016
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2169
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Haines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2495.600 miles
  • 4016.279 kilometers
  • 2168.617 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
  • 2486.359 miles
  • 4001.407 kilometers
  • 2160.587 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 Haines?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Haines Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Haines Airport (HNS)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Haines generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 606 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Haines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Haines Airport (HNS).

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 Haines Airport
City: Haines, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HNS
ICAO Code: PAHN
Coordinates: 59°14′37″N, 135°31′26″W