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How far is Seattle, WA, from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 2804 miles / 4513 kilometers / 2437 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

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4513
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Distance from Nuuk to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2804.075 miles
  • 4512.721 kilometers
  • 2436.674 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
  • 2795.654 miles
  • 4499.169 kilometers
  • 2429.357 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 Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 5 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Seattle generates about 311 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 311 kilograms equals 685 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

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 Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W