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How far is Chicago, IL, from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 2099 miles / 3378 kilometers / 1824 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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3378
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1824
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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)
  • 2098.899 miles
  • 3377.850 kilometers
  • 1823.893 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
  • 2094.891 miles
  • 3371.400 kilometers
  • 1820.411 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 O'Hare International Airport is 4 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Chicago generates about 229 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 229 kilograms equals 504 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

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 O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W