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How far is Sofia from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 3142 miles / 5056 kilometers / 2730 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3141.587 miles
  • 5055.894 kilometers
  • 2729.964 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
  • 3133.305 miles
  • 5042.565 kilometers
  • 2722.767 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 Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Sofia Airport is 6 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Sofia generates about 351 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 351 kilograms equals 774 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

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 Sofia Airport
City: Sofia
Country: Bulgaria Flag of Bulgaria
IATA Code: SOF
ICAO Code: LBSF
Coordinates: 42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E