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How far is Kirkenes from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Kirkenes (Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen) is 1919 miles / 3089 kilometers / 1668 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Kirkenes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1919.391 miles
  • 3088.961 kilometers
  • 1667.905 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
  • 1911.715 miles
  • 3076.607 kilometers
  • 1661.235 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 Kirkenes?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen is 4 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Kirkenes generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 463 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Kirkenes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN).

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 Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen
City: Kirkenes
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: KKN
ICAO Code: ENKR
Coordinates: 69°43′32″N, 29°53′28″E