How far is Nuuk from Sydney?
The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) is 1288 miles / 2073 kilometers / 1119 nautical miles.
Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Nuuk Airport
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Distance from Sydney to Nuuk
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to Nuuk. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1287.826 miles
- 2072.555 kilometers
- 1119.090 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- 1286.165 miles
- 2069.883 kilometers
- 1117.647 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 Sydney to Nuuk?
The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Nuuk Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Nuuk?
The time difference between Sydney and Nuuk is 2 hours. Nuuk is 2 hours ahead of Sydney.
Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Nuuk Airport (GOH)
On average, flying from Sydney to Nuuk generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 366 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Sydney to Nuuk
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Nuuk Airport (GOH).
Airport information
| Origin | Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQY |
| ICAO Code: | CYQY |
| Coordinates: | 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″W |
| Destination | Nuuk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nuuk |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | GOH |
| ICAO Code: | BGGH |
| Coordinates: | 64°11′27″N, 51°40′41″W |