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How far is Nuuk from Vagar?

The distance between Vagar (Vágar Airport) and Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) is 1371 miles / 2206 kilometers / 1191 nautical miles.

Vágar Airport – Nuuk Airport

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1371
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1191
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Distance from Vagar to Nuuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1370.998 miles
  • 2206.408 kilometers
  • 1191.365 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
  • 1365.837 miles
  • 2198.102 kilometers
  • 1186.880 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 Vagar to Nuuk?

The estimated flight time from Vágar Airport to Nuuk Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vágar Airport (FAE) and Nuuk Airport (GOH)

On average, flying from Vagar to Nuuk generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 378 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vagar to Nuuk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vágar Airport (FAE) and Nuuk Airport (GOH).

Airport information

Origin Vágar Airport
City: Vagar
Country: Faroe Islands Flag of Faroe Islands
IATA Code: FAE
ICAO Code: EKVG
Coordinates: 62°3′48″N, 7°16′37″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