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How far is St Michael, AK, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and St Michael (St. Michael Airport) is 2810 miles / 4523 kilometers / 2442 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – St. Michael Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to St Michael

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2810.417 miles
  • 4522.928 kilometers
  • 2442.186 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
  • 2799.565 miles
  • 4505.464 kilometers
  • 2432.756 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 St Michael?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to St. Michael Airport is 5 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and St. Michael Airport (SMK)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to St Michael generates about 312 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 312 kilograms equals 687 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to St Michael

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and St. Michael Airport (SMK).

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 St. Michael Airport
City: St Michael, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMK
ICAO Code: PAMK
Coordinates: 63°29′24″N, 162°6′36″W