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How far is Nuuk from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) is 874 miles / 1406 kilometers / 759 nautical miles.

Keflavík International Airport – Nuuk Airport

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759
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Distance from Reykjavik to Nuuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 873.608 miles
  • 1405.936 kilometers
  • 759.145 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
  • 870.266 miles
  • 1400.557 kilometers
  • 756.240 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 Reykjavik to Nuuk?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Nuuk Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Nuuk Airport (GOH)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Nuuk generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 312 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Nuuk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Nuuk Airport (GOH).

Airport information

Origin Keflavík International Airport
City: Reykjavik
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: KEF
ICAO Code: BIKF
Coordinates: 63°59′6″N, 22°36′20″W
Destination Nuuk Airport
City: Nuuk
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: GOH
ICAO Code: BGGH
Coordinates: 64°11′27″N, 51°40′41″W

Airlines flying from Reykjavik (KEF) to Nuuk (GOH)

Air Greenland