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How far is Thorshofn from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Thorshofn (Þórshöfn Airport) is 1051 miles / 1692 kilometers / 913 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Þórshöfn Airport

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1692
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913
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Distance from Nuuk to Thorshofn

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1051.124 miles
  • 1691.621 kilometers
  • 913.402 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
  • 1047.072 miles
  • 1685.100 kilometers
  • 909.881 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 Thorshofn?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Þórshöfn Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Thorshofn generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Thorshofn

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO).

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 Þórshöfn Airport
City: Thorshofn
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: THO
ICAO Code: BITN
Coordinates: 66°13′6″N, 15°20′8″W