How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 3491 miles / 5618 kilometers / 3034 nautical miles.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3491.021 miles
- 5618.254 kilometers
- 3033.614 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- 3484.600 miles
- 5607.919 kilometers
- 3028.034 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 Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 7 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Los Angeles?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Los Angeles generates about 394 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 394 kilograms equals 868 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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 | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |