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How far is Leknes from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Leknes (Leknes Airport) is 1626 miles / 2617 kilometers / 1413 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Leknes Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Leknes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1626.324 miles
  • 2617.315 kilometers
  • 1413.237 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
  • 1619.858 miles
  • 2606.909 kilometers
  • 1407.618 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 Leknes?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Leknes Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Leknes Airport (LKN)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Leknes generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Leknes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Leknes Airport (LKN).

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 Leknes Airport
City: Leknes
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: LKN
ICAO Code: ENLK
Coordinates: 68°9′8″N, 13°36′33″E