How far is Wales, AK, from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2785 miles / 4482 kilometers / 2420 nautical miles.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2784.908 miles
- 4481.875 kilometers
- 2420.019 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- 2773.998 miles
- 4464.317 kilometers
- 2410.538 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 Wales?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Wales?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Wales generates about 309 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 309 kilograms equals 680 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |
| Destination | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |