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How far is Takotna, AK, from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Takotna (Takotna Airport) is 2853 miles / 4592 kilometers / 2480 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Takotna Airport

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2853
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4592
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2480
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Distance from Nuuk to Takotna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2853.494 miles
  • 4592.254 kilometers
  • 2479.619 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
  • 2842.665 miles
  • 4574.825 kilometers
  • 2470.208 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 Takotna?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Takotna Airport is 5 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Takotna Airport (TCT)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Takotna generates about 317 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 317 kilograms equals 698 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Takotna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Takotna Airport (TCT).

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 Takotna Airport
City: Takotna, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TCT
ICAO Code: PPCT
Coordinates: 62°59′35″N, 156°1′44″W