How far is Kirkwall from Nuuk?
The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 1607 miles / 2587 kilometers / 1397 nautical miles.
Nuuk Airport – Kirkwall Airport
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Distance from Nuuk to Kirkwall
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nuuk to Kirkwall. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1607.299 miles
- 2586.697 kilometers
- 1396.705 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- 1601.474 miles
- 2577.323 kilometers
- 1391.643 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 Kirkwall?
The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nuuk and Kirkwall?
The time difference between Nuuk and Kirkwall is 2 hours. Kirkwall is 2 hours ahead of Nuuk.
Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
On average, flying from Nuuk to Kirkwall generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nuuk to Kirkwall
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).
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 | Kirkwall Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kirkwall |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | KOI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPA |
| Coordinates: | 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W |