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How far is Nuuk from Memphis, TN?

The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) is 2573 miles / 4140 kilometers / 2236 nautical miles.

Memphis International Airport – Nuuk Airport

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2573
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4140
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2236
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Distance from Memphis to Nuuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2572.769 miles
  • 4140.470 kilometers
  • 2235.675 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
  • 2569.498 miles
  • 4135.206 kilometers
  • 2232.833 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 Memphis to Nuuk?

The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Nuuk Airport is 5 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Nuuk Airport (GOH)

On average, flying from Memphis to Nuuk generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 625 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Memphis to Nuuk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Nuuk Airport (GOH).

Airport information

Origin Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″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