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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Bangor, ME?

The distance between Bangor (Bangor International Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1675 miles / 2695 kilometers / 1455 nautical miles.

Bangor International Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Bangor to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1674.885 miles
  • 2695.467 kilometers
  • 1455.436 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
  • 1672.226 miles
  • 2691.186 kilometers
  • 1453.124 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 Bangor to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Bangor International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bangor International Airport (BGR) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Bangor to Kangerlussuaq generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 421 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bangor to Kangerlussuaq

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

Airport information

Origin Bangor International Airport
City: Bangor, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BGR
ICAO Code: KBGR
Coordinates: 44°48′26″N, 68°49′41″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