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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 2023 miles / 3256 kilometers / 1758 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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2023
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3256
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1758
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Distance from Nuuk to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2023.408 miles
  • 3256.359 kilometers
  • 1758.293 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
  • 2017.863 miles
  • 3247.436 kilometers
  • 1753.475 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 Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Grand Forks generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 486 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

Airport information

Origin Nuuk Airport
City: Nuuk
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: GOH
ICAO Code: BGGH
Coordinates: 64°11′27″N, 51°40′41″W
Destination Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W