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How far is May Creek, AK, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and May Creek (May Creek Airport) is 2548 miles / 4101 kilometers / 2215 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – May Creek Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to May Creek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2548.480 miles
  • 4101.381 kilometers
  • 2214.569 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
  • 2538.822 miles
  • 4085.838 kilometers
  • 2206.176 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 May Creek?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to May Creek Airport is 5 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and May Creek Airport (MYK)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to May Creek generates about 281 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 281 kilograms equals 619 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to May Creek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and May Creek Airport (MYK).

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 May Creek Airport
City: May Creek, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MYK
ICAO Code: MYK
Coordinates: 61°20′8″N, 142°41′13″W