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How far is Nuuk from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) is 2585 miles / 4161 kilometers / 2247 nautical miles.

Kelowna International Airport – Nuuk Airport

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4161
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2247
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Distance from Kelowna to Nuuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2585.316 miles
  • 4160.663 kilometers
  • 2246.579 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
  • 2577.161 miles
  • 4147.539 kilometers
  • 2239.492 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 Kelowna to Nuuk?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Nuuk Airport is 5 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Nuuk Airport (GOH)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Nuuk generates about 285 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 285 kilograms equals 629 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kelowna to Nuuk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Nuuk Airport (GOH).

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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