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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 3441 miles / 5537 kilometers / 2990 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3440.556 miles
  • 5537.037 kilometers
  • 2989.761 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
  • 3434.046 miles
  • 5526.562 kilometers
  • 2984.105 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 Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 7 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Palmdale generates about 387 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 387 kilograms equals 854 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

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 Palmdale Regional Airport
City: Palmdale, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PMD
ICAO Code: KPMD
Coordinates: 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W