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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Astana?

The distance between Astana (Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 3758 miles / 6048 kilometers / 3266 nautical miles.

Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Astana to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3758.123 miles
  • 6048.113 kilometers
  • 3265.720 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
  • 3745.483 miles
  • 6027.771 kilometers
  • 3254.736 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 Astana to Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 7 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Astana to Kangerlussuaq generates about 426 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 426 kilograms equals 940 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Astana to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

Airport information

Origin Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
City: Astana
Country: Kazakhstan Flag of Kazakhstan
IATA Code: NQZ
ICAO Code: UACC
Coordinates: 51°1′19″N, 71°28′0″E
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