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How far is Paamiut from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Paamiut (Paamiut Airport) is 348 miles / 559 kilometers / 302 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Paamiut (JFR) is 559 miles / 899 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 176 hours 58 minutes.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Paamiut Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Paamiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 347.571 miles
  • 559.361 kilometers
  • 302.031 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
  • 346.664 miles
  • 557.902 kilometers
  • 301.243 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 Paamiut?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Paamiut Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Paamiut?

There is no time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Paamiut.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Paamiut Airport (JFR)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Paamiut generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 168 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 Paamiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Paamiut Airport (JFR).

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 Paamiut Airport
City: Paamiut
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JFR
ICAO Code: BGPT
Coordinates: 62°0′53″N, 49°40′15″W