How far is Nome, AK, from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 2808 miles / 4518 kilometers / 2440 nautical miles.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Nome Airport
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Nome
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Nome. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2807.531 miles
- 4518.283 kilometers
- 2439.678 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- 2796.611 miles
- 4500.709 kilometers
- 2430.189 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 Nome?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Nome Airport is 5 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Nome?
The time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Nome is 7 hours. Nome is 7 hours behind Kangerlussuaq.
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Nome Airport (OME)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Nome generates about 311 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 311 kilograms equals 686 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Nome
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Nome Airport (OME).
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 | Nome Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nome, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OME |
| ICAO Code: | PAOM |
| Coordinates: | 64°30′43″N, 165°26′42″W |