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How far is New York, NY, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) is 2018 miles / 3248 kilometers / 1754 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – New York LaGuardia Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to New York

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2018.391 miles
  • 3248.286 kilometers
  • 1753.934 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
  • 2015.652 miles
  • 3243.878 kilometers
  • 1751.554 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 New York?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to New York generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 484 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to New York

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

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 New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W