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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 2424 miles / 3901 kilometers / 2106 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2423.783 miles
  • 3900.700 kilometers
  • 2106.210 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
  • 2421.265 miles
  • 3896.648 kilometers
  • 2104.022 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 5 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Raleigh generates about 266 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 266 kilograms equals 587 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

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 Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W