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How far is Nain from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Nain (Nain Airport) is 629 miles / 1012 kilometers / 546 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Nain Airport

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629
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1012
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546
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Distance from Nuuk to Nain

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 628.863 miles
  • 1012.057 kilometers
  • 546.467 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
  • 627.305 miles
  • 1009.550 kilometers
  • 545.113 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 Nain?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Nain Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Nain Airport (YDP)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Nain generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 256 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Nain

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Nain Airport (YDP).

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 Nain Airport
City: Nain
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDP
ICAO Code: CYDP
Coordinates: 56°32′57″N, 61°40′49″W