How far is Kiruna from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Kiruna (Kiruna Airport) is 1789 miles / 2880 kilometers / 1555 nautical miles.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Kiruna Airport
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Kiruna
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Kiruna. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1789.367 miles
- 2879.708 kilometers
- 1554.918 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- 1782.264 miles
- 2868.276 kilometers
- 1548.745 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 Kiruna?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Kiruna Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Kiruna?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Kiruna Airport (KRN)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Kiruna generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Kiruna
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Kiruna Airport (KRN).
Airport information
| Origin | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |
| Destination | Kiruna Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kiruna |
| Country: | Sweden  |
| IATA Code: | KRN |
| ICAO Code: | ESNQ |
| Coordinates: | 67°49′19″N, 20°20′12″E |