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How far is Vadsø from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Vadsø (Vadsø Airport) is 1905 miles / 3066 kilometers / 1656 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Vadsø Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Vadsø

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1905.426 miles
  • 3066.485 kilometers
  • 1655.770 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
  • 1897.798 miles
  • 3054.209 kilometers
  • 1649.141 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 Vadsø?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Vadsø Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Vadsø Airport (VDS)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Vadsø generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 460 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Vadsø

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Vadsø Airport (VDS).

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 Vadsø Airport
City: Vadsø
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: VDS
ICAO Code: ENVD
Coordinates: 70°3′55″N, 29°50′40″E