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How far is Kiel from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Kiel (Kiel Airport) is 2134 miles / 3435 kilometers / 1855 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Kiel Airport

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2134
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3435
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1855
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Kiel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2134.123 miles
  • 3434.538 kilometers
  • 1854.502 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
  • 2126.942 miles
  • 3422.981 kilometers
  • 1848.262 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 Kiel?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Kiel Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Kiel Airport (KEL)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Kiel generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 513 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Kiel

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Kiel Airport (KEL).

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 Kiel Airport
City: Kiel
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: KEL
ICAO Code: EDHK
Coordinates: 54°22′45″N, 10°8′43″E