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How far is Kos from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Kos (Kos International Airport) is 3592 miles / 5781 kilometers / 3121 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Kos International Airport

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3121
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Kos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3591.890 miles
  • 5780.586 kilometers
  • 3121.267 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
  • 3583.914 miles
  • 5767.751 kilometers
  • 3114.337 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 Kos?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Kos International Airport is 7 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Kos International Airport (KGS)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Kos generates about 406 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 406 kilograms equals 895 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Kos

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

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 Kos International Airport
City: Kos
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: KGS
ICAO Code: LGKO
Coordinates: 36°47′35″N, 27°5′30″E