Nuuk to Kangerlussuaq flight distance & time (GOH-SFJ)
How far is Nuuk from Kangerlussuaq by plane? The great circle distance from Godthaab / Nuuk Airport (GOH) to Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) is 318 km / 172 nm, about 42m flight time, with an initial heading of 8° (N).
| From | Godthaab / Nuuk Airport (GOH), Nuuk, GL |
|---|---|
| To | Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ), Kangerlussuaq, GL |
| Distance | 318 km · 172 nm · 197 mi |
| Initial heading | 8° (N) |
Airlines on this route
- Air Greenland (GL)
- Miami Air International (GL)
Aircraft with enough range to fly GOH to SFJ nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2 | 173 nm / 320 km |
| FVM / CVM | 176 nm / 326 km |
| Nieuport Nieuport 11 | 178 nm / 330 km |
| Hiller UH-12 / H-23/OH-23 Raven | 178 nm / 330 km |
| Nieuport Nieuport 28 | 188 nm / 348 km |
| Bristol M.1 | 189 nm / 350 km |
| Albatros D.V | 189 nm / 350 km |
| Aeronca L-3 Grasshopper | 189 nm / 350 km |
| Fokker D.VII | 189 nm / 350 km |
| Westland Westland 30 / WG30 | 189 nm / 350 km |
| SPAD S.VII | 194 nm / 359 km |
| Hanriot HD.1 | 194 nm / 359 km |
| Caudron G.3 | 194 nm / 359 km |
| Fokker Eindecker III (E.III) | 194 nm / 359 km |
| Hughes / Schweizer 269 / 300, TH-55 Osage | 195 nm / 361 km |
| Hughes / Schweizer 269 / 300, TH-55 Osage | 195 nm / 361 km |
| Sikorsky Aircraft S-47 / R-4 / H-4 / Hoverfly 1 | 200 nm / 370 km |
| Taylorcraft L-2 Grasshopper | 200 nm / 370 km |
| Sikorsky Aircraft S-64 Skycrane | 200 nm / 370 km |
| Pfalz D.XII | 200 nm / 370 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Nuuk from Kangerlussuaq?
- The great circle distance between Nuuk and Kangerlussuaq is 318 km (172 nm / 197 mi).
- How long is the flight from Nuuk to Kangerlussuaq?
- A direct flight from GOH to SFJ takes about 42m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Nuuk to Kangerlussuaq?
- Yes - 2 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.