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How far is Nuuk from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) is 2681 miles / 4315 kilometers / 2330 nautical miles.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Nuuk Airport

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2681
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4315
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2330
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Distance from Whistler to Nuuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2680.945 miles
  • 4314.563 kilometers
  • 2329.678 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
  • 2672.399 miles
  • 4300.809 kilometers
  • 2322.251 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 Whistler to Nuuk?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Nuuk Airport is 5 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Nuuk Airport (GOH)

On average, flying from Whistler to Nuuk generates about 296 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 296 kilograms equals 653 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Whistler to Nuuk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Nuuk Airport (GOH).

Airport information

Origin Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
City: Whistler
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWS
ICAO Code: CAE5
Coordinates: 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″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