MSP
Minneapolis
United States
3,491 km
2,169 miles
SFJ
Kangerlussuaq
Greenland
Distance
3,491 km
2,169 mi / 1,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Chicago
Heading
30°
north northeast

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MSP SFJ
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Kangerlussuaq Airport
IATA Code MSP SFJ
ICAO Code KMSP BGSF
City Minneapolis Kangerlussuaq
Country United States Greenland
Timezone America/Chicago America/Nuuk
Elevation 842 ft 165 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 67.010000, -50.710000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland is 3,491 kilometers (2,169 miles / 1,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Greenland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:49 in Minneapolis, it's 23:49 in Kangerlussuaq. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 247° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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