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How far is Hamburg from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Hamburg (Hamburg Airport) is 2169 miles / 3490 kilometers / 1885 nautical miles.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Hamburg Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Hamburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2168.739 miles
  • 3490.247 kilometers
  • 1884.583 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
  • 2161.554 miles
  • 3478.685 kilometers
  • 1878.339 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 Hamburg?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Hamburg Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Hamburg Airport (HAM)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Hamburg generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 522 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Hamburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Hamburg Airport (HAM).

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 Hamburg Airport
City: Hamburg
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: HAM
ICAO Code: EDDH
Coordinates: 53°37′49″N, 9°59′17″E