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How far is Nuuk from Gillam?

The distance between Gillam (Gillam Airport) and Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) is 1540 miles / 2479 kilometers / 1338 nautical miles.

Gillam Airport – Nuuk Airport

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1540
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2479
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1338
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Distance from Gillam to Nuuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1540.128 miles
  • 2478.595 kilometers
  • 1338.334 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
  • 1534.850 miles
  • 2470.102 kilometers
  • 1333.748 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 Gillam to Nuuk?

The estimated flight time from Gillam Airport to Nuuk Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gillam Airport (YGX) and Nuuk Airport (GOH)

On average, flying from Gillam to Nuuk generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gillam to Nuuk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gillam Airport (YGX) and Nuuk Airport (GOH).

Airport information

Origin Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″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