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How far is Williston, ND, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 2253 miles / 3626 kilometers / 1958 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2252.975 miles
  • 3625.812 kilometers
  • 1957.782 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
  • 2246.631 miles
  • 3615.602 kilometers
  • 1952.269 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 Williston?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 4 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Williston generates about 246 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 246 kilograms equals 543 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

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 Williston Basin International Airport
City: Williston, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: XWA
ICAO Code: KXWA
Coordinates: 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W