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How far is Roanoke, VA, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) is 2351 miles / 3784 kilometers / 2043 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Roanoke

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2351.493 miles
  • 3784.362 kilometers
  • 2043.392 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
  • 2348.644 miles
  • 3779.776 kilometers
  • 2040.916 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 Roanoke?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Roanoke generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 569 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Roanoke

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA).

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 Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″W