How far is Skagway, AK, from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2480 miles / 3990 kilometers / 2155 nautical miles.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Skagway Airport
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Skagway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Skagway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2479.522 miles
- 3990.403 kilometers
- 2154.645 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- 2470.318 miles
- 3975.592 kilometers
- 2146.648 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 Skagway?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Skagway Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Skagway?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Skagway Airport (SGY)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Skagway generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 601 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Skagway
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Skagway Airport (SGY).
Airport information
| Origin | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |
| Destination | Skagway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Skagway, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SGY |
| ICAO Code: | PAGY |
| Coordinates: | 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W |