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How far is Papa Westray from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Papa Westray (Papa Westray Airport) is 1592 miles / 2563 kilometers / 1384 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Papa Westray Airport

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1592
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2563
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1384
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Distance from Nuuk to Papa Westray

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1592.470 miles
  • 2562.832 kilometers
  • 1383.819 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
  • 1586.665 miles
  • 2553.490 kilometers
  • 1378.774 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 Papa Westray?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Papa Westray Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Papa Westray Airport (PPW)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Papa Westray generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 409 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Papa Westray

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Papa Westray Airport (PPW).

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 Papa Westray Airport
City: Papa Westray
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: PPW
ICAO Code: EGEP
Coordinates: 59°21′6″N, 2°54′1″W