How far is Nuuk from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) is 1969 miles / 3168 kilometers / 1711 nautical miles.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Nuuk Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Nuuk
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Nuuk. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1968.746 miles
- 3168.389 kilometers
- 1710.793 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- 1965.241 miles
- 3162.749 kilometers
- 1707.748 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 Detroit to Nuuk?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Nuuk Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Nuuk?
The time difference between Detroit and Nuuk is 3 hours. Nuuk is 3 hours ahead of Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Nuuk Airport (GOH)
On average, flying from Detroit to Nuuk generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 473 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Detroit to Nuuk
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Nuuk Airport (GOH).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Nuuk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nuuk |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | GOH |
| ICAO Code: | BGGH |
| Coordinates: | 64°11′27″N, 51°40′41″W |