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How far is McGrath, AK, from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 2847 miles / 4582 kilometers / 2474 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – McGrath Airport

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Distance from Nuuk to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2847.071 miles
  • 4581.917 kilometers
  • 2474.037 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
  • 2836.269 miles
  • 4564.532 kilometers
  • 2464.650 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 McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to McGrath Airport is 5 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Nuuk to McGrath generates about 316 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 316 kilograms equals 697 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

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 McGrath Airport
City: McGrath, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCG
ICAO Code: PAMC
Coordinates: 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″W