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How far is Swan River from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Swan River (Swan River Airport) is 1973 miles / 3176 kilometers / 1715 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Swan River Airport

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3176
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1715
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Swan River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1973.177 miles
  • 3175.520 kilometers
  • 1714.644 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
  • 1967.059 miles
  • 3165.675 kilometers
  • 1709.328 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 Swan River?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Swan River Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Swan River Airport (ZJN)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Swan River generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Swan River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Swan River Airport (ZJN).

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 Swan River Airport
City: Swan River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZJN
ICAO Code: CZJN
Coordinates: 52°7′14″N, 101°14′9″W