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How far is Nuuk from Island Lake?

The distance between Island Lake (Island Lake Airport) and Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) is 1651 miles / 2656 kilometers / 1434 nautical miles.

Island Lake Airport – Nuuk Airport

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Distance from Island Lake to Nuuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1650.623 miles
  • 2656.421 kilometers
  • 1434.352 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
  • 1645.297 miles
  • 2647.848 kilometers
  • 1429.724 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 Island Lake to Nuuk?

The estimated flight time from Island Lake Airport to Nuuk Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Island Lake Airport (YIV) and Nuuk Airport (GOH)

On average, flying from Island Lake to Nuuk generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 417 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Island Lake to Nuuk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Island Lake Airport (YIV) and Nuuk Airport (GOH).

Airport information

Origin Island Lake Airport
City: Island Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YIV
ICAO Code: CYIV
Coordinates: 53°51′25″N, 94°39′12″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