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How far is Nunapitchuk, AK, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Nunapitchuk (Nunapitchuk Airport) is 2966 miles / 4773 kilometers / 2577 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Nunapitchuk Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Nunapitchuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2966.103 miles
  • 4773.481 kilometers
  • 2577.473 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
  • 2954.894 miles
  • 4755.441 kilometers
  • 2567.733 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 Nunapitchuk?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Nunapitchuk Airport is 6 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Nunapitchuk Airport (NUP)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Nunapitchuk generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 728 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Nunapitchuk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Nunapitchuk Airport (NUP).

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 Nunapitchuk Airport
City: Nunapitchuk, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: NUP
ICAO Code: PPIT
Coordinates: 60°54′20″N, 162°26′25″W