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How far is Wilmington, NC, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 2513 miles / 4045 kilometers / 2184 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Wilmington International Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Wilmington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2513.438 miles
  • 4044.987 kilometers
  • 2184.118 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
  • 2511.272 miles
  • 4041.501 kilometers
  • 2182.236 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 Wilmington?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Wilmington International Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Wilmington generates about 277 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 277 kilograms equals 610 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Wilmington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM).

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 Wilmington International Airport
City: Wilmington, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILM
ICAO Code: KILM
Coordinates: 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″W