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How far is Fort Smith from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 1870 miles / 3010 kilometers / 1625 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Fort Smith Airport

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3010
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1625
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Fort Smith

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1870.070 miles
  • 3009.585 kilometers
  • 1625.046 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
  • 1863.150 miles
  • 2998.450 kilometers
  • 1619.033 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 Fort Smith?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Fort Smith Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Fort Smith generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 454 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Fort Smith

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM).

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 Fort Smith Airport
City: Fort Smith
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSM
ICAO Code: CYSM
Coordinates: 60°1′13″N, 111°57′43″W