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How far is Shannon from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Shannon (Shannon Airport) is 1699 miles / 2734 kilometers / 1476 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Shannon Airport

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2734
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Distance from Nuuk to Shannon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1699.044 miles
  • 2734.346 kilometers
  • 1476.429 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
  • 1693.735 miles
  • 2725.802 kilometers
  • 1471.815 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 Shannon?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Shannon Airport (SNN)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Shannon 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 Shannon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Shannon Airport (SNN).

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 Shannon Airport
City: Shannon
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: SNN
ICAO Code: EINN
Coordinates: 52°42′7″N, 8°55′29″W