How far is Nuuk from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) is 197 miles / 318 kilometers / 172 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Nuuk (GOH) is 279 miles / 449 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 57 minutes.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Nuuk Airport
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Nuuk
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Nuuk. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 197.417 miles
- 317.712 kilometers
- 171.551 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- 196.871 miles
- 316.832 kilometers
- 171.076 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 Nuuk?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Nuuk Airport is 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Nuuk?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Nuuk Airport (GOH)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Nuuk generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 119 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangerlussuaq to Nuuk
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Nuuk Airport (GOH).
Airport information
| Origin | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |
| Destination | Nuuk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nuuk |
| Country: | Greenland |
| IATA Code: | GOH |
| ICAO Code: | BGGH |
| Coordinates: | 64°11′27″N, 51°40′41″W |
Airlines flying from Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Nuuk (GOH)
| Air Greenland |