How far is Wainwright, AK, from Upernavik?
The distance between Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 1987 miles / 3197 kilometers / 1726 nautical miles.
Upernavik Airport – Wainwright Airport
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Distance from Upernavik to Wainwright
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Upernavik to Wainwright. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1986.637 miles
- 3197.182 kilometers
- 1726.340 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- 1978.432 miles
- 3183.977 kilometers
- 1719.210 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 Upernavik to Wainwright?
The estimated flight time from Upernavik Airport to Wainwright Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Upernavik and Wainwright?
Flight carbon footprint between Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)
On average, flying from Upernavik to Wainwright generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 477 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Upernavik to Wainwright
See the map of the shortest flight path between Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).
Airport information
| Origin | Upernavik Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Upernavik |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | JUV |
| ICAO Code: | BGUK |
| Coordinates: | 72°47′24″N, 56°7′50″W |
| Destination | Wainwright Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wainwright, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AIN |
| ICAO Code: | PAWI |
| Coordinates: | 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W |