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How far is Kalskag, AK, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Kalskag (Kalskag Airport) is 2891 miles / 4653 kilometers / 2513 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Kalskag Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Kalskag

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2891.343 miles
  • 4653.166 kilometers
  • 2512.509 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
  • 2880.355 miles
  • 4635.483 kilometers
  • 2502.960 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 Kalskag?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Kalskag Airport is 5 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Kalskag Airport (KLG)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Kalskag generates about 321 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 321 kilograms equals 708 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Kalskag

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Kalskag Airport (KLG).

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 Kalskag Airport
City: Kalskag, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KLG
ICAO Code: PALG
Coordinates: 61°32′10″N, 160°20′27″W