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How far is Rochester, MN, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 2215 miles / 3564 kilometers / 1924 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – 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)
  • 2214.583 miles
  • 3564.025 kilometers
  • 1924.420 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
  • 2209.709 miles
  • 3556.182 kilometers
  • 1920.184 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 Rochester International Airport is 4 hours and 41 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Rochester generates about 242 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 242 kilograms equals 534 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 Rochester International Airport (RST).

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 Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W