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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 2528 miles / 4068 kilometers / 2197 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2527.911 miles
  • 4068.278 kilometers
  • 2196.694 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
  • 2524.909 miles
  • 4063.447 kilometers
  • 2194.086 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 Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 5 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Knoxville generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 614 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

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 Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
City: Knoxville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TYS
ICAO Code: KTYS
Coordinates: 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″W