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How far is Nuuk from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) and Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) is 2730 miles / 4394 kilometers / 2372 nautical miles.

Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre – Nuuk Airport

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2730
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4394
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2372
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Distance from Vancouver to Nuuk

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Nuuk. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2730.026 miles
  • 4393.552 kilometers
  • 2372.328 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
  • 2721.472 miles
  • 4379.785 kilometers
  • 2364.894 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 Vancouver to Nuuk?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre to Nuuk Airport is 5 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) and Nuuk Airport (GOH)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Nuuk generates about 302 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 302 kilograms equals 666 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Nuuk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) and Nuuk Airport (GOH).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W
Destination Nuuk Airport
City: Nuuk
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: GOH
ICAO Code: BGGH
Coordinates: 64°11′27″N, 51°40′41″W