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How far is Koliganek, AK, from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Koliganek (Koliganek Airport) is 3056 miles / 4918 kilometers / 2656 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Koliganek Airport

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4918
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2656
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Distance from Nuuk to Koliganek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3056.028 miles
  • 4918.201 kilometers
  • 2655.616 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
  • 3044.727 miles
  • 4900.013 kilometers
  • 2645.795 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 Koliganek?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Koliganek Airport is 6 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Koliganek Airport (KGK)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Koliganek generates about 341 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 341 kilograms equals 752 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Koliganek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Koliganek Airport (KGK).

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 Koliganek Airport
City: Koliganek, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KGK
ICAO Code: PAJZ
Coordinates: 59°43′35″N, 157°15′32″W