How far is Aleknagik, AK, from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Aleknagik (Aleknagik Airport) is 2989 miles / 4811 kilometers / 2598 nautical miles.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Aleknagik Airport
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Aleknagik
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Aleknagik. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2989.451 miles
- 4811.055 kilometers
- 2597.762 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- 2978.332 miles
- 4793.160 kilometers
- 2588.099 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 Aleknagik?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Aleknagik Airport is 6 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Aleknagik?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Aleknagik Airport (WKK)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Aleknagik generates about 333 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 333 kilograms equals 734 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Aleknagik
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Aleknagik Airport (WKK).
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 | Aleknagik Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Aleknagik, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WKK |
| ICAO Code: | 5A8 |
| Coordinates: | 59°16′57″N, 158°37′4″W |