How far is McGrath, AK, from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 2723 miles / 4383 kilometers / 2366 nautical miles.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – McGrath Airport
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to McGrath
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to McGrath. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2723.218 miles
- 4382.594 kilometers
- 2366.412 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- 2712.746 miles
- 4365.742 kilometers
- 2357.312 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 McGrath?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to McGrath Airport is 5 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and McGrath?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and McGrath Airport (MCG)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to McGrath generates about 301 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 301 kilograms equals 664 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to McGrath
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and McGrath Airport (MCG).
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 | McGrath Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | McGrath, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCG |
| ICAO Code: | PAMC |
| Coordinates: | 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″W |