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How far is Lubbock, TX, from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 2976 miles / 4790 kilometers / 2586 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

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Distance from Nuuk to Lubbock

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2976.101 miles
  • 4789.570 kilometers
  • 2586.161 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
  • 2971.658 miles
  • 4782.419 kilometers
  • 2582.300 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 Lubbock?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 6 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Lubbock generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 731 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Lubbock

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB).

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 Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
City: Lubbock, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBB
ICAO Code: KLBB
Coordinates: 33°39′48″N, 101°49′22″W