How far is Chicago, IL, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 2231 miles / 3591 kilometers / 1939 nautical miles.

Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2231.382 miles
• 3591.062 kilometers
• 1939.018 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

• 2227.205 miles
• 3584.340 kilometers
• 1935.389 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 Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Chicago?

The time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Chicago is 4 hours. Chicago is 4 hours behind Kangerlussuaq.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Chicago generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 538 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

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	Chicago Midway International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MDW
ICAO Code:	KMDW
Coordinates:	41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W