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How far is Deadhorse, AK, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Deadhorse (Deadhorse Airport) is 2218 miles / 3570 kilometers / 1927 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Deadhorse Airport

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1927
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Deadhorse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2218.120 miles
  • 3569.718 kilometers
  • 1927.493 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
  • 2209.232 miles
  • 3555.414 kilometers
  • 1919.770 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 Deadhorse?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Deadhorse Airport is 4 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Deadhorse Airport (SCC)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Deadhorse generates about 242 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 242 kilograms equals 535 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Deadhorse

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Deadhorse Airport (SCC).

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 Deadhorse Airport
City: Deadhorse, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCC
ICAO Code: PASC
Coordinates: 70°11′40″N, 148°27′53″W