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How far is Nuuk from Seattle, WA?

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

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Nuuk Airport

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4513
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2437
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Distance from Seattle to Nuuk

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Nuuk. 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 Seattle to Nuuk?

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

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

On average, flying from Seattle to Nuuk 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 Seattle to Nuuk

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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