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How far is Riverton, WY, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) is 2678 miles / 4310 kilometers / 2327 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Central Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Riverton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2677.805 miles
  • 4309.510 kilometers
  • 2326.949 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
  • 2671.248 miles
  • 4298.957 kilometers
  • 2321.251 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 Riverton?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Central Wyoming Regional Airport is 5 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Riverton generates about 296 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 296 kilograms equals 653 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Riverton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW).

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 Central Wyoming Regional Airport
City: Riverton, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIW
ICAO Code: KRIW
Coordinates: 43°3′51″N, 108°27′35″W