How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Nuuk?
The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2664 miles / 4287 kilometers / 2315 nautical miles.
Nuuk Airport – Ketchikan International Airport
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Distance from Nuuk to Ketchikan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nuuk to Ketchikan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2663.957 miles
- 4287.223 kilometers
- 2314.915 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- 2654.608 miles
- 4272.177 kilometers
- 2306.791 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 Ketchikan?
The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nuuk and Ketchikan?
The time difference between Nuuk and Ketchikan is 7 hours. Ketchikan is 7 hours behind Nuuk.
Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)
On average, flying from Nuuk to Ketchikan generates about 294 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 294 kilograms equals 649 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nuuk to Ketchikan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).
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 | Ketchikan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ketchikan, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | KTN |
| ICAO Code: | PAKT |
| Coordinates: | 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″W |