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How far is Nuuk from Kangirsuk?

The distance between Kangirsuk (Kangirsuk Airport) and Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) is 657 miles / 1058 kilometers / 571 nautical miles.

Kangirsuk Airport – Nuuk Airport

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1058
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571
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Distance from Kangirsuk to Nuuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 657.464 miles
  • 1058.086 kilometers
  • 571.321 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
  • 655.198 miles
  • 1054.439 kilometers
  • 569.352 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 Kangirsuk to Nuuk?

The estimated flight time from Kangirsuk Airport to Nuuk Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) and Nuuk Airport (GOH)

On average, flying from Kangirsuk to Nuuk generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangirsuk to Nuuk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) and Nuuk Airport (GOH).

Airport information

Origin Kangirsuk Airport
City: Kangirsuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKG
ICAO Code: CYAS
Coordinates: 60°1′37″N, 69°59′57″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