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How far is Rochester, NY, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 1935 miles / 3114 kilometers / 1681 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1934.771 miles
  • 3113.712 kilometers
  • 1681.270 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
  • 1931.479 miles
  • 3108.413 kilometers
  • 1678.409 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Rochester generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 466 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

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 Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W