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How far is Kangiqsujuaq from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) is 662 miles / 1065 kilometers / 575 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport

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Distance from Nuuk to Kangiqsujuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 661.737 miles
  • 1064.963 kilometers
  • 575.034 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
  • 659.312 miles
  • 1061.059 kilometers
  • 572.926 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 Kangiqsujuaq?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Kangiqsujuaq generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 265 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Kangiqsujuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB).

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 Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
City: Kangiqsujuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWB
ICAO Code: CYKG
Coordinates: 61°35′18″N, 71°55′45″W