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How far is Gillam from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Gillam (Gillam Airport) is 1540 miles / 2479 kilometers / 1338 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Gillam Airport

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1540
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2479
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1338
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Distance from Nuuk to Gillam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1540.128 miles
  • 2478.595 kilometers
  • 1338.334 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
  • 1534.850 miles
  • 2470.102 kilometers
  • 1333.748 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 Gillam?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Gillam Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Gillam Airport (YGX)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Gillam generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Gillam

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Gillam Airport (YGX).

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 Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″W