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How far is Islip, NY, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Islip (Long Island MacArthur Airport) is 2005 miles / 3226 kilometers / 1742 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Long Island MacArthur Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Islip

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2004.576 miles
  • 3226.052 kilometers
  • 1741.929 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
  • 2001.899 miles
  • 3221.744 kilometers
  • 1739.603 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 Islip?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Long Island MacArthur Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Islip generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Islip

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP).

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 Long Island MacArthur Airport
City: Islip, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ISP
ICAO Code: KISP
Coordinates: 40°47′42″N, 73°6′0″W