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How far is Wrangell, AK, from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) is 2626 miles / 4226 kilometers / 2282 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Wrangell Airport

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Distance from Nuuk to Wrangell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2625.623 miles
  • 4225.531 kilometers
  • 2281.604 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
  • 2616.268 miles
  • 4210.475 kilometers
  • 2273.475 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 Wrangell?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Wrangell Airport is 5 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Wrangell Airport (WRG)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Wrangell generates about 290 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 290 kilograms equals 639 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Wrangell

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Wrangell Airport (WRG).

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 Wrangell Airport
City: Wrangell, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WRG
ICAO Code: PAWG
Coordinates: 56°29′3″N, 132°22′11″W