How far is Ørsta from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Ørsta (Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden) is 1660 miles / 2671 kilometers / 1442 nautical miles.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Ørsta
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Ørsta. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1659.893 miles
- 2671.339 kilometers
- 1442.408 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- 1653.596 miles
- 2661.204 kilometers
- 1436.935 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 Ørsta?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden is 3 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Ørsta?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden (HOV)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Ørsta generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 419 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Ørsta
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden (HOV).
Airport information
| Origin | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |
| Destination | Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden |
|---|---|
| City: | Ørsta |
| Country: | Norway  |
| IATA Code: | HOV |
| ICAO Code: | ENOV |
| Coordinates: | 62°10′48″N, 6°4′26″E |