GOH
Nuuk
Greenland
3,371 km
2,095 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
3,371 km
2,095 mi / 1,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Nuuk
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GOH ORD
Airport Name Godthaab / Nuuk Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code GOH ORD
ICAO Code BGGH KORD
City Nuuk Chicago
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Chicago
Elevation 283 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 64.190000, -51.680000 41.980000, -87.910000

Nuuk (GOH) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Godthaab / Nuuk Airport (GOH) in Nuuk, Greenland to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 3,371 kilometers (2,095 miles / 1,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Greenland with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:30 in Nuuk, it's 03:30 in Chicago. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Nuuk (GOH) follows a heading of 31° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Godthaab / Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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