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How far is Williston, ND, from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 2203 miles / 3546 kilometers / 1915 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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1915
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Distance from Nuuk to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2203.454 miles
  • 3546.116 kilometers
  • 1914.749 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
  • 2197.121 miles
  • 3535.923 kilometers
  • 1909.246 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 Williston?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Williston generates about 241 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 241 kilograms equals 531 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

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 Williston Basin International Airport
City: Williston, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: XWA
ICAO Code: KXWA
Coordinates: 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W