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How far is Chicago, IL, from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 2106 miles / 3390 kilometers / 1830 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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2106
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3390
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1830
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Distance from Nuuk to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2106.342 miles
  • 3389.828 kilometers
  • 1830.361 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
  • 2102.372 miles
  • 3383.440 kilometers
  • 1826.911 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 Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 4 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Chicago generates about 230 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 230 kilograms equals 506 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

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 Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W