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How far is Barrow, AK, from Upernavik?

The distance between Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) and Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) is 1906 miles / 3068 kilometers / 1657 nautical miles.

Upernavik Airport – Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport

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Distance from Upernavik to Barrow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1906.320 miles
  • 3067.925 kilometers
  • 1656.547 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
  • 1898.421 miles
  • 3055.212 kilometers
  • 1649.682 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 Barrow?

The estimated flight time from Upernavik Airport to Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW)

On average, flying from Upernavik to Barrow generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 461 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Upernavik to Barrow

See the map of the shortest flight path between Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW).

Airport information

Origin Upernavik Airport
City: Upernavik
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JUV
ICAO Code: BGUK
Coordinates: 72°47′24″N, 56°7′50″W
Destination Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport
City: Barrow, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRW
ICAO Code: PABR
Coordinates: 71°17′7″N, 156°45′57″W