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How far is Olbia from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Olbia (Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport) is 2872 miles / 4622 kilometers / 2496 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Olbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2871.919 miles
  • 4621.905 kilometers
  • 2495.629 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
  • 2865.300 miles
  • 4611.253 kilometers
  • 2489.877 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 Olbia?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport is 5 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Olbia generates about 319 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 319 kilograms equals 703 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Olbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB).

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 Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
City: Olbia
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: OLB
ICAO Code: LIEO
Coordinates: 40°53′55″N, 9°31′3″E