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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Fort Smith?

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

Fort Smith Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Fort Smith to Kangerlussuaq

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Smith to Kangerlussuaq. 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 Fort Smith to Kangerlussuaq?

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

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

On average, flying from Fort Smith to Kangerlussuaq 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 Fort Smith to Kangerlussuaq

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Kangerlussuaq Airport
City: Kangerlussuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: SFJ
ICAO Code: BGSF
Coordinates: 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W