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How far is Kimmirut from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Kimmirut (Kimmirut Airport) is 569 miles / 915 kilometers / 494 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Kimmirut Airport

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Distance from Nuuk to Kimmirut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 568.561 miles
  • 915.011 kilometers
  • 494.066 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
  • 566.421 miles
  • 911.567 kilometers
  • 492.207 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 Kimmirut?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Kimmirut Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Kimmirut Airport (YLC)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Kimmirut generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 239 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Kimmirut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Kimmirut Airport (YLC).

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 Kimmirut Airport
City: Kimmirut
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLC
ICAO Code: CYLC
Coordinates: 62°50′59″N, 69°52′59″W