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How far is Long Beach, CA, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) is 3492 miles / 5619 kilometers / 3034 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Long Beach Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Long Beach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3491.713 miles
  • 5619.368 kilometers
  • 3034.216 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
  • 3485.343 miles
  • 5609.116 kilometers
  • 3028.680 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 Long Beach?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Long Beach Airport is 7 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Long Beach Airport (LGB)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Long Beach generates about 394 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 394 kilograms equals 868 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Long Beach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Long Beach Airport (LGB).

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 Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″W