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How far is Upernavik from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) is 2454 miles / 3949 kilometers / 2132 nautical miles.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Upernavik Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Upernavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2453.724 miles
  • 3948.887 kilometers
  • 2132.228 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
  • 2450.394 miles
  • 3943.526 kilometers
  • 2129.334 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 Washington D.C. to Upernavik?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Upernavik Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Upernavik Airport (JUV)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Upernavik generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 595 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Upernavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Upernavik Airport (JUV).

Airport information

Origin Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″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