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How far is Kangiqsualujjuaq from Upernavik?

The distance between Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) and Kangiqsualujjuaq (Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport) is 1012 miles / 1628 kilometers / 879 nautical miles.

Upernavik Airport – Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport

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Distance from Upernavik to Kangiqsualujjuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1011.892 miles
  • 1628.482 kilometers
  • 879.310 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
  • 1009.043 miles
  • 1623.898 kilometers
  • 876.835 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 Kangiqsualujjuaq?

The estimated flight time from Upernavik Airport to Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport (XGR)

On average, flying from Upernavik to Kangiqsualujjuaq generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 334 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Upernavik to Kangiqsualujjuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport (XGR).

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 Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport
City: Kangiqsualujjuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: XGR
ICAO Code: CYLU
Coordinates: 58°42′41″N, 65°59′34″W