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How far is Kangerlussuaq from London?

The distance between London (London International Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 2009 miles / 3234 kilometers / 1746 nautical miles.

London International Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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3234
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1746
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Distance from London to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2009.459 miles
  • 3233.910 kilometers
  • 1746.172 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
  • 2005.840 miles
  • 3228.086 kilometers
  • 1743.027 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 London to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from London International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London International Airport (YXU) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from London to Kangerlussuaq generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 482 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between London International Airport (YXU) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin London International Airport
City: London
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXU
ICAO Code: CYXU
Coordinates: 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″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