How far is Kangerlussuaq from Upernavik?
The distance between Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 420 miles / 677 kilometers / 365 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Upernavik (JUV) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) is 588 miles / 946 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 185 hours 41 minutes.
Upernavik Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport
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Distance from Upernavik to Kangerlussuaq
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Upernavik to Kangerlussuaq. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 420.443 miles
- 676.638 kilometers
- 365.355 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- 419.037 miles
- 674.375 kilometers
- 364.133 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 Kangerlussuaq?
The estimated flight time from Upernavik Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 1 hour and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Upernavik and Kangerlussuaq?
There is no time difference between Upernavik and Kangerlussuaq.
Flight carbon footprint between Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)
On average, flying from Upernavik to Kangerlussuaq generates about 87 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 87 kilograms equals 192 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Upernavik to Kangerlussuaq
See the map of the shortest flight path between Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).
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 | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |