How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2608 miles / 4198 kilometers / 2267 nautical miles.

Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2608.319 miles
• 4197.682 kilometers
• 2266.567 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

• 2599.162 miles
• 4182.946 kilometers
• 2258.610 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 Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Ketchikan?

The time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Ketchikan is 7 hours. Ketchikan is 7 hours behind Kangerlussuaq.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Ketchikan generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 635 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Ketchikan

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

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	Ketchikan International Airport
City:	Ketchikan, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	KTN
ICAO Code:	PAKT
Coordinates:	55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″W