How far is Quinhagak, AK, from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Quinhagak (Quinhagak Airport) is 3023 miles / 4865 kilometers / 2627 nautical miles.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Quinhagak Airport
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Quinhagak
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Quinhagak. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3022.717 miles
- 4864.592 kilometers
- 2626.669 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- 3011.418 miles
- 4846.407 kilometers
- 2616.851 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 Quinhagak?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Quinhagak Airport is 6 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Quinhagak?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Quinhagak Airport (KWN)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Quinhagak generates about 337 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 337 kilograms equals 743 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Quinhagak
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Quinhagak Airport (KWN).
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 | Quinhagak Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Quinhagak, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | KWN |
| ICAO Code: | PAQH |
| Coordinates: | 59°45′18″N, 161°50′42″W |