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How far is Aleknagik, AK, from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Aleknagik (Aleknagik Airport) is 3109 miles / 5004 kilometers / 2702 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Aleknagik Airport

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2702
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Distance from Nuuk to Aleknagik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3109.231 miles
  • 5003.823 kilometers
  • 2701.848 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
  • 3097.779 miles
  • 4985.393 kilometers
  • 2691.897 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 Aleknagik?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Aleknagik Airport is 6 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Aleknagik Airport (WKK)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Aleknagik generates about 347 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 347 kilograms equals 766 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Aleknagik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Aleknagik Airport (WKK).

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 Aleknagik Airport
City: Aleknagik, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WKK
ICAO Code: 5A8
Coordinates: 59°16′57″N, 158°37′4″W