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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 2101 miles / 3381 kilometers / 1825 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Philadelphia International Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2100.635 miles
  • 3380.644 kilometers
  • 1825.402 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
  • 2097.879 miles
  • 3376.208 kilometers
  • 1823.007 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 4 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Philadelphia generates about 229 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 229 kilograms equals 505 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Philadelphia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

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 Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W