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How far is Prestwick from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Prestwick (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) is 1700 miles / 2735 kilometers / 1477 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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1477
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Distance from Nuuk to Prestwick

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1699.577 miles
  • 2735.204 kilometers
  • 1476.892 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
  • 1693.806 miles
  • 2725.916 kilometers
  • 1471.877 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 Prestwick?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Prestwick generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Prestwick

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).

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 Glasgow Prestwick Airport
City: Prestwick
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: PIK
ICAO Code: EGPK
Coordinates: 55°30′33″N, 4°35′12″W