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How far is Gjoa Haven from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Gjoa Haven (Gjoa Haven Airport) is 1234 miles / 1987 kilometers / 1073 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Gjoa Haven Airport

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Distance from Nuuk to Gjoa Haven

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1234.389 miles
  • 1986.556 kilometers
  • 1072.654 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
  • 1229.626 miles
  • 1978.890 kilometers
  • 1068.515 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 Gjoa Haven?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Gjoa Haven Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Gjoa Haven generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Gjoa Haven

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK).

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 Gjoa Haven Airport
City: Gjoa Haven
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHK
ICAO Code: CYHK
Coordinates: 68°38′8″N, 95°50′58″W