How far is Portland, ME, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 1773 miles / 2854 kilometers / 1541 nautical miles.

Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1773.444 miles
• 2854.081 kilometers
• 1541.080 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

• 1770.743 miles
• 2849.735 kilometers
• 1538.734 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 Portland?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Portland International Jetport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Portland?

The time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Portland is 3 hours. Portland is 3 hours behind Kangerlussuaq.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Portland International Jetport (PWM)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Portland generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 437 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Portland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Portland International Jetport (PWM).

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	Portland International Jetport
City:	Portland, ME
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	PWM
ICAO Code:	KPWM
Coordinates:	43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W