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How far is Istanbul from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 3388 miles / 5452 kilometers / 2944 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Istanbul Atatürk Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3387.854 miles
  • 5452.223 kilometers
  • 2943.965 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
  • 3379.177 miles
  • 5438.258 kilometers
  • 2936.425 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 Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 6 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Istanbul generates about 381 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 381 kilograms equals 840 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).

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 Istanbul Atatürk Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: ISL
ICAO Code: LTBA
Coordinates: 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E