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How far is Westerly, RI, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Westerly (Westerly State Airport) is 1948 miles / 3134 kilometers / 1692 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Westerly State Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Westerly

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1947.580 miles
  • 3134.327 kilometers
  • 1692.401 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
  • 1944.952 miles
  • 3130.098 kilometers
  • 1690.117 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 Westerly?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Westerly State Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Westerly State Airport (WST)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Westerly generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 469 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Westerly

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Westerly State Airport (WST).

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 Westerly State Airport
City: Westerly, RI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WST
ICAO Code: KWST
Coordinates: 41°20′58″N, 71°48′12″W