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How far is Upernavik from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) and Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) is 2558 miles / 4116 kilometers / 2223 nautical miles.

Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre – Upernavik Airport

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4116
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2223
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Distance from Vancouver to Upernavik

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Upernavik. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2557.752 miles
  • 4116.303 kilometers
  • 2222.626 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
  • 2550.198 miles
  • 4104.145 kilometers
  • 2216.061 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 Vancouver to Upernavik?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre to Upernavik Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) and Upernavik Airport (JUV)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Upernavik generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 622 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Upernavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) and Upernavik Airport (JUV).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W
Destination Upernavik Airport
City: Upernavik
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JUV
ICAO Code: BGUK
Coordinates: 72°47′24″N, 56°7′50″W