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How far is Norfolk, VA, from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 2143 miles / 3449 kilometers / 1863 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Norfolk International Airport

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2143
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3449
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1863
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Distance from Nuuk to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2143.414 miles
  • 3449.490 kilometers
  • 1862.576 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
  • 2141.350 miles
  • 3446.169 kilometers
  • 1860.782 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 Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 4 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Norfolk generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 516 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Norfolk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

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 Norfolk International Airport
City: Norfolk, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORF
ICAO Code: KORF
Coordinates: 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″W