Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Kangerlussuaq from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 2001 miles / 3220 kilometers / 1739 nautical miles.

London Heathrow Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

Distance arrow
2001
Miles
Distance arrow
3220
Kilometers
Distance arrow
1739
Nautical miles

Search flights

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)
  • 2000.768 miles
  • 3219.924 kilometers
  • 1738.620 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
  • 1994.679 miles
  • 3210.124 kilometers
  • 1733.328 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 London to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from London to Kangerlussuaq generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 480 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″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