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How far is Lubbock, TX, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 3073 miles / 4945 kilometers / 2670 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Lubbock

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3072.897 miles
  • 4945.349 kilometers
  • 2670.275 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
  • 3068.373 miles
  • 4938.067 kilometers
  • 2666.343 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 Lubbock?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 6 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Lubbock generates about 343 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 343 kilograms equals 756 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Lubbock

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB).

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 Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
City: Lubbock, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBB
ICAO Code: KLBB
Coordinates: 33°39′48″N, 101°49′22″W