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How far is Akureyri from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Akureyri (Akureyri Airport) is 903 miles / 1453 kilometers / 785 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Akureyri Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Akureyri

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 902.913 miles
  • 1453.097 kilometers
  • 784.610 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
  • 899.378 miles
  • 1447.409 kilometers
  • 781.538 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 Kangerlussuaq to Akureyri?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Akureyri Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Akureyri Airport (AEY)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Akureyri generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 317 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Akureyri

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Akureyri Airport (AEY).

Airport information

Origin Kangerlussuaq Airport
City: Kangerlussuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: SFJ
ICAO Code: BGSF
Coordinates: 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W
Destination Akureyri Airport
City: Akureyri
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: AEY
ICAO Code: BIAR
Coordinates: 65°39′36″N, 18°4′21″W