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How far is Chevak, AK, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Chevak (Chevak Airport) is 2984 miles / 4803 kilometers / 2593 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Chevak Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Chevak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2984.438 miles
  • 4802.988 kilometers
  • 2593.406 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
  • 2973.096 miles
  • 4784.734 kilometers
  • 2583.550 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 Chevak?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Chevak Airport is 6 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Chevak Airport (VAK)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Chevak generates about 332 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 332 kilograms equals 733 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Chevak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Chevak Airport (VAK).

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 Chevak Airport
City: Chevak, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VAK
ICAO Code: PAVA
Coordinates: 61°32′1″N, 165°35′2″W