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How far is Iqaluit from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Iqaluit (Iqaluit Airport) is 513 miles / 826 kilometers / 446 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Iqaluit Airport

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Distance from Nuuk to Iqaluit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 513.012 miles
  • 825.613 kilometers
  • 445.795 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
  • 511.054 miles
  • 822.462 kilometers
  • 444.094 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 Nuuk to Iqaluit?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Iqaluit Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Iqaluit Airport (YFB)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Iqaluit generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 222 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Iqaluit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Iqaluit Airport (YFB).

Airport information

Origin Nuuk Airport
City: Nuuk
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: GOH
ICAO Code: BGGH
Coordinates: 64°11′27″N, 51°40′41″W
Destination Iqaluit Airport
City: Iqaluit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFB
ICAO Code: CYFB
Coordinates: 63°45′23″N, 68°33′20″W