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How far is Nuuk from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) is 2737 miles / 4405 kilometers / 2379 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Nuuk Airport

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2379
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Distance from Vancouver to Nuuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2737.450 miles
  • 4405.499 kilometers
  • 2378.779 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
  • 2728.890 miles
  • 4391.722 kilometers
  • 2371.340 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 Vancouver to Nuuk?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Nuuk Airport is 5 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Nuuk Airport (GOH)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Nuuk generates about 303 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 303 kilograms equals 668 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Nuuk

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

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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