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How far is Jackson, TN, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) is 2646 miles / 4258 kilometers / 2299 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2645.600 miles
  • 4257.681 kilometers
  • 2298.964 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
  • 2642.132 miles
  • 4252.099 kilometers
  • 2295.950 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 Jackson?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Jackson generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 644 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Jackson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL).

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 McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport
City: Jackson, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKL
ICAO Code: KMKL
Coordinates: 35°35′59″N, 88°54′56″W