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How far is Istanbul from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 3369 miles / 5422 kilometers / 2928 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Istanbul 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)
  • 3369.126 miles
  • 5422.082 kilometers
  • 2927.690 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
  • 3360.427 miles
  • 5408.084 kilometers
  • 2920.132 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 Airport is 6 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Istanbul Airport (IST)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Istanbul generates about 379 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 379 kilograms equals 835 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 Airport (IST).

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 Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: IST
ICAO Code: LTFM
Coordinates: 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E