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How far is Nuuk from Yaoundé?

The distance between Yaoundé (Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport) and Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) is 5198 miles / 8365 kilometers / 4517 nautical miles.

Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport – Nuuk Airport

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Distance from Yaoundé to Nuuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5197.885 miles
  • 8365.184 kilometers
  • 4516.838 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
  • 5201.242 miles
  • 8370.588 kilometers
  • 4519.756 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 Yaoundé to Nuuk?

The estimated flight time from Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport to Nuuk Airport is 10 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) and Nuuk Airport (GOH)

On average, flying from Yaoundé to Nuuk generates about 610 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 610 kilograms equals 1 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Yaoundé to Nuuk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) and Nuuk Airport (GOH).

Airport information

Origin Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport
City: Yaoundé
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: NSI
ICAO Code: FKYS
Coordinates: 3°43′21″N, 11°33′11″E
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