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How far is Nuuk from Kangiqsujuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) and Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) is 662 miles / 1065 kilometers / 575 nautical miles.

Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport – Nuuk Airport

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Distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Nuuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 661.737 miles
  • 1064.963 kilometers
  • 575.034 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
  • 659.312 miles
  • 1061.059 kilometers
  • 572.926 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 Kangiqsujuaq to Nuuk?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to Nuuk Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Nuuk Airport (GOH)

On average, flying from Kangiqsujuaq to Nuuk generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 265 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangiqsujuaq to Nuuk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Nuuk Airport (GOH).

Airport information

Origin Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
City: Kangiqsujuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWB
ICAO Code: CYKG
Coordinates: 61°35′18″N, 71°55′45″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