How far is Wales, AK, from Nuuk?
The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2932 miles / 4718 kilometers / 2547 nautical miles.
Nuuk Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Nuuk to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nuuk to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2931.536 miles
- 4717.849 kilometers
- 2547.435 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- 2920.237 miles
- 4699.666 kilometers
- 2537.617 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 Wales?
The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nuuk and Wales?
The time difference between Nuuk and Wales is 7 hours. Wales is 7 hours behind Nuuk.
Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Nuuk to Wales generates about 326 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 326 kilograms equals 719 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nuuk to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Nuuk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nuuk |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | GOH |
| ICAO Code: | BGGH |
| Coordinates: | 64°11′27″N, 51°40′41″W |
| Destination | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |