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How far is Jacksonville, NC, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Jacksonville (Albert J Ellis Airport) is 2472 miles / 3978 kilometers / 2148 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Albert J Ellis Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Jacksonville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2471.725 miles
  • 3977.856 kilometers
  • 2147.870 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
  • 2469.487 miles
  • 3974.254 kilometers
  • 2145.926 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 Jacksonville?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Albert J Ellis Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Jacksonville generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 599 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Jacksonville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ).

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 Albert J Ellis Airport
City: Jacksonville, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAJ
ICAO Code: KOAJ
Coordinates: 34°49′45″N, 77°36′43″W