How far is Houston, TX, from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 3147 miles / 5065 kilometers / 2735 nautical miles.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3147.356 miles
- 5065.179 kilometers
- 2734.978 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- 3144.314 miles
- 5060.283 kilometers
- 2732.334 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 6 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Houston?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Houston generates about 352 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 352 kilograms equals 776 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
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 | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |