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How far is Grímsey from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Grímsey (Grímsey Airport) is 884 miles / 1423 kilometers / 768 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Grímsey Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Grímsey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 884.288 miles
  • 1423.124 kilometers
  • 768.425 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
  • 880.800 miles
  • 1417.511 kilometers
  • 765.395 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 Grímsey?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Grímsey Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Grímsey Airport (GRY)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Grímsey generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 314 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Grímsey

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Grímsey Airport (GRY).

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 Grímsey Airport
City: Grímsey
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: GRY
ICAO Code: BIGR
Coordinates: 66°33′16″N, 18°1′2″W