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How far is Heraklion from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 3672 miles / 5909 kilometers / 3190 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Heraklion International Airport

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3190
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Distance from Nuuk to Heraklion

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3671.558 miles
  • 5908.800 kilometers
  • 3190.497 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
  • 3663.653 miles
  • 5896.079 kilometers
  • 3183.628 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 Heraklion?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 7 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Heraklion generates about 416 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 416 kilograms equals 916 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Heraklion

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Heraklion International Airport (HER).

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 Heraklion International Airport
City: Heraklion
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: HER
ICAO Code: LGIR
Coordinates: 35°20′22″N, 25°10′49″E