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How far is Nuuk from Kitchener?

The distance between Kitchener (Region of Waterloo International Airport) and Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) is 1821 miles / 2930 kilometers / 1582 nautical miles.

Region of Waterloo International Airport – Nuuk Airport

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Distance from Kitchener to Nuuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1820.918 miles
  • 2930.483 kilometers
  • 1582.334 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
  • 1817.631 miles
  • 2925.194 kilometers
  • 1579.479 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 Kitchener to Nuuk?

The estimated flight time from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Nuuk Airport is 3 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and Nuuk Airport (GOH)

On average, flying from Kitchener to Nuuk generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 445 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kitchener to Nuuk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and Nuuk Airport (GOH).

Airport information

Origin Region of Waterloo International Airport
City: Kitchener
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKF
ICAO Code: CYKF
Coordinates: 43°27′38″N, 80°22′42″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