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How far is Kursk from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Kursk (Kursk Vostochny Airport) is 2956 miles / 4758 kilometers / 2569 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Kursk Vostochny Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Kursk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2956.232 miles
  • 4757.594 kilometers
  • 2568.895 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
  • 2946.388 miles
  • 4741.751 kilometers
  • 2560.341 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 Kursk?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Kursk Vostochny Airport is 6 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Kursk Vostochny Airport (URS)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Kursk generates about 329 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 329 kilograms equals 725 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Kursk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Kursk Vostochny Airport (URS).

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 Kursk Vostochny Airport
City: Kursk
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: URS
ICAO Code: UUOK
Coordinates: 51°45′2″N, 36°17′44″E