How far is Kangerlussuaq from Reykjavik?
The distance between Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 841 miles / 1353 kilometers / 731 nautical miles.
Reykjavík Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport
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Distance from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 840.839 miles
- 1353.199 kilometers
- 730.669 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- 837.622 miles
- 1348.021 kilometers
- 727.873 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 Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq?
The estimated flight time from Reykjavík Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Kangerlussuaq?
Flight carbon footprint between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)
On average, flying from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 305 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq
See the map of the shortest flight path between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Reykjavík Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reykjavik |
| Country: | Iceland  |
| IATA Code: | RKV |
| ICAO Code: | BIRK |
| Coordinates: | 64°7′47″N, 21°56′26″W |
| Destination | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |