How far is New Orleans, LA, from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 3033 miles / 4881 kilometers / 2636 nautical miles.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to New Orleans
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to New Orleans. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3033.032 miles
- 4881.191 kilometers
- 2635.632 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- 3030.530 miles
- 4877.166 kilometers
- 2633.459 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 New Orleans?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 6 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and New Orleans?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to New Orleans generates about 338 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 338 kilograms equals 746 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to New Orleans
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
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 | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New Orleans, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSY |
| ICAO Code: | KMSY |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″W |