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How far is Quinhagak, AK, from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Quinhagak (Quinhagak Airport) is 3149 miles / 5067 kilometers / 2736 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Quinhagak Airport

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Distance from Nuuk to Quinhagak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3148.760 miles
  • 5067.438 kilometers
  • 2736.197 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
  • 3137.113 miles
  • 5048.694 kilometers
  • 2726.077 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 Quinhagak?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Quinhagak Airport is 6 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Quinhagak Airport (KWN)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Quinhagak generates about 352 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 352 kilograms equals 776 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Quinhagak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Quinhagak Airport (KWN).

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 Quinhagak Airport
City: Quinhagak, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KWN
ICAO Code: PAQH
Coordinates: 59°45′18″N, 161°50′42″W