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How far is Reykjavik from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) is 841 miles / 1353 kilometers / 731 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Reykjavík Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Reykjavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 840.839 miles
  • 1353.199 kilometers
  • 730.669 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
  • 837.622 miles
  • 1348.021 kilometers
  • 727.873 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 Reykjavik?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Reykjavík Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Reykjavík Airport (RKV)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Reykjavik generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 305 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Reykjavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Reykjavík Airport (RKV).

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 Reykjavík Airport
City: Reykjavik
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: RKV
ICAO Code: BIRK
Coordinates: 64°7′47″N, 21°56′26″W