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How far is Richmond, VA, from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2126 miles / 3422 kilometers / 1848 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Richmond International Airport

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2126
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3422
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1848
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Distance from Nuuk to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2126.399 miles
  • 3422.108 kilometers
  • 1847.791 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
  • 2124.132 miles
  • 3418.459 kilometers
  • 1845.820 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Richmond generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 511 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Richmond

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

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 Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W