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How far is Portland, ME, from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 1598 miles / 2571 kilometers / 1388 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Portland International Jetport

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1598
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2571
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1388
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Distance from Nuuk to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1597.654 miles
  • 2571.175 kilometers
  • 1388.323 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
  • 1595.380 miles
  • 2567.515 kilometers
  • 1386.347 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 Portland?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Portland International Jetport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Portland International Jetport (PWM)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Portland generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 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 Portland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Portland International Jetport (PWM).

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 Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W