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How far is Upernavik from Vagar?

The distance between Vagar (Vágar Airport) and Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) is 1439 miles / 2316 kilometers / 1251 nautical miles.

Vágar Airport – Upernavik Airport

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2316
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1251
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Distance from Vagar to Upernavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1439.172 miles
  • 2316.122 kilometers
  • 1250.606 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
  • 1433.868 miles
  • 2307.587 kilometers
  • 1245.997 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 Vagar to Upernavik?

The estimated flight time from Vágar Airport to Upernavik Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vágar Airport (FAE) and Upernavik Airport (JUV)

On average, flying from Vagar to Upernavik generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vagar to Upernavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vágar Airport (FAE) and Upernavik Airport (JUV).

Airport information

Origin Vágar Airport
City: Vagar
Country: Faroe Islands Flag of Faroe Islands
IATA Code: FAE
ICAO Code: EKVG
Coordinates: 62°3′48″N, 7°16′37″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