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How far is Fort Mcpherson from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Fort Mcpherson (Fort McPherson Airport) is 2087 miles / 3359 kilometers / 1814 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Fort McPherson Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Fort Mcpherson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2087.310 miles
  • 3359.199 kilometers
  • 1813.822 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
  • 2079.041 miles
  • 3345.892 kilometers
  • 1806.637 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 Mcpherson?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Fort McPherson Airport is 4 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Fort McPherson Airport (ZFM)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Fort Mcpherson generates about 227 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 227 kilograms equals 501 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Fort Mcpherson

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

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 McPherson Airport
City: Fort Mcpherson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZFM
ICAO Code: CZFM
Coordinates: 67°24′27″N, 134°51′39″W