How far is Nuuk from Reykjavik?
The distance between Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) and Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) is 891 miles / 1434 kilometers / 774 nautical miles.
Reykjavík Airport – Nuuk Airport
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Distance from Reykjavik to Nuuk
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Reykjavik to Nuuk. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 890.791 miles
- 1433.588 kilometers
- 774.076 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- 887.379 miles
- 1428.099 kilometers
- 771.112 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 Reykjavik to Nuuk?
The estimated flight time from Reykjavík Airport to Nuuk Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Nuuk?
The time difference between Reykjavik and Nuuk is 1 hour. Nuuk is 1 hour behind Reykjavik.
Flight carbon footprint between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Nuuk Airport (GOH)
On average, flying from Reykjavik to Nuuk generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 315 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Nuuk
See the map of the shortest flight path between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Nuuk Airport (GOH).
Airport information
| Origin | Reykjavík Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reykjavik |
| Country: | Iceland  |
| IATA Code: | RKV |
| ICAO Code: | BIRK |
| Coordinates: | 64°7′47″N, 21°56′26″W |
| Destination | Nuuk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nuuk |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | GOH |
| ICAO Code: | BGGH |
| Coordinates: | 64°11′27″N, 51°40′41″W |