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How far is Kalskag, AK, from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Kalskag (Kalskag Airport) is 3019 miles / 4858 kilometers / 2623 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Kalskag Airport

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4858
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2623
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Distance from Nuuk to Kalskag

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3018.895 miles
  • 4858.441 kilometers
  • 2623.348 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
  • 3007.562 miles
  • 4840.202 kilometers
  • 2613.500 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 Kalskag?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Kalskag Airport is 6 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Kalskag Airport (KLG)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Kalskag generates about 336 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 336 kilograms equals 742 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Kalskag

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Kalskag Airport (KLG).

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 Kalskag Airport
City: Kalskag, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KLG
ICAO Code: PALG
Coordinates: 61°32′10″N, 160°20′27″W