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How far is Igloolik from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Igloolik (Igloolik Airport) is 887 miles / 1428 kilometers / 771 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Igloolik Airport

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887
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1428
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771
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Distance from Nuuk to Igloolik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 887.114 miles
  • 1427.672 kilometers
  • 770.881 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
  • 883.770 miles
  • 1422.290 kilometers
  • 767.975 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 Igloolik?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Igloolik Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Igloolik Airport (YGT)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Igloolik generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 314 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Igloolik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Igloolik Airport (YGT).

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 Igloolik Airport
City: Igloolik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGT
ICAO Code: CYGT
Coordinates: 69°21′52″N, 81°48′57″W