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How far is Vopnafjörður from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Vopnafjörður (Vopnafjörður Airport) is 987 miles / 1589 kilometers / 858 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Vopnafjörður Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Vopnafjörður

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 987.242 miles
  • 1588.812 kilometers
  • 857.890 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
  • 983.374 miles
  • 1582.587 kilometers
  • 854.528 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 Vopnafjörður?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Vopnafjörður Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Vopnafjörður Airport (VPN)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Vopnafjörður generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Vopnafjörður

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Vopnafjörður Airport (VPN).

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 Vopnafjörður Airport
City: Vopnafjörður
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: VPN
ICAO Code: BIVO
Coordinates: 65°43′14″N, 14°51′2″W