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How far is Yakutat, AK, from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 2664 miles / 4288 kilometers / 2315 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Yakutat Airport

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2315
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Distance from Nuuk to Yakutat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2664.323 miles
  • 4287.813 kilometers
  • 2315.234 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
  • 2654.494 miles
  • 4271.994 kilometers
  • 2306.692 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 Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Yakutat Airport is 5 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Yakutat generates about 294 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 294 kilograms equals 649 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Yakutat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).

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 Yakutat Airport
City: Yakutat, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YAK
ICAO Code: PAYA
Coordinates: 59°30′11″N, 139°39′36″W