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How far is Wrangell, AK, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) is 2564 miles / 4127 kilometers / 2228 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Wrangell Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Wrangell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2564.464 miles
  • 4127.104 kilometers
  • 2228.458 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
  • 2555.308 miles
  • 4112.370 kilometers
  • 2220.502 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 Wrangell?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Wrangell Airport is 5 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Wrangell Airport (WRG)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Wrangell generates about 283 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 283 kilograms equals 623 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Wrangell

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Wrangell Airport (WRG).

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 Wrangell Airport
City: Wrangell, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WRG
ICAO Code: PAWG
Coordinates: 56°29′3″N, 132°22′11″W