How far is Des Moines, IA, from Nuuk?
The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2281 miles / 3671 kilometers / 1982 nautical miles.
Nuuk Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Nuuk to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nuuk to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2281.059 miles
- 3671.008 kilometers
- 1982.186 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- 2276.414 miles
- 3663.534 kilometers
- 1978.150 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 Nuuk to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nuuk and Des Moines?
The time difference between Nuuk and Des Moines is 4 hours. Des Moines is 4 hours behind Nuuk.
Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Nuuk to Des Moines generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 551 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nuuk to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Nuuk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nuuk |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | GOH |
| ICAO Code: | BGGH |
| Coordinates: | 64°11′27″N, 51°40′41″W |
| Destination | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |