How far is Detroit, MI, from Nuuk?
The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1969 miles / 3168 kilometers / 1711 nautical miles.
Nuuk Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Nuuk to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nuuk to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1968.746 miles
- 3168.389 kilometers
- 1710.793 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- 1965.241 miles
- 3162.749 kilometers
- 1707.748 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 Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nuuk and Detroit?
The time difference between Nuuk and Detroit is 3 hours. Detroit is 3 hours behind Nuuk.
Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Nuuk to Detroit generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 473 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nuuk to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
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 | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |