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How far is Nuuk from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) is 2099 miles / 3378 kilometers / 1824 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Nuuk Airport

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2099
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3378
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1824
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Distance from Chicago to Nuuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2098.899 miles
  • 3377.850 kilometers
  • 1823.893 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
  • 2094.891 miles
  • 3371.400 kilometers
  • 1820.411 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 Chicago to Nuuk?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nuuk Airport is 4 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Nuuk Airport (GOH)

On average, flying from Chicago to Nuuk generates about 229 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 229 kilograms equals 504 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Nuuk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Nuuk Airport (GOH).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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