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How far is Westray from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Westray (Westray Airport) is 1591 miles / 2561 kilometers / 1383 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Westray Airport

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1383
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Distance from Nuuk to Westray

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1591.047 miles
  • 2560.542 kilometers
  • 1382.582 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
  • 1585.248 miles
  • 2551.209 kilometers
  • 1377.543 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 Westray?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Westray Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Westray Airport (WRY)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Westray generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 409 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Westray

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Westray Airport (WRY).

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 Westray Airport
City: Westray
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: WRY
ICAO Code: EGEW
Coordinates: 59°21′1″N, 2°57′0″W