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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 2174 miles / 3499 kilometers / 1889 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2174.208 miles
  • 3499.048 kilometers
  • 1889.335 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
  • 2169.185 miles
  • 3490.964 kilometers
  • 1884.970 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 Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Minneapolis generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 523 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W