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How far is Kugaaruk from Upernavik?

The distance between Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) and Kugaaruk (Kugaaruk Airport) is 815 miles / 1311 kilometers / 708 nautical miles.

Upernavik Airport – Kugaaruk Airport

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1311
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Distance from Upernavik to Kugaaruk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 814.596 miles
  • 1310.966 kilometers
  • 707.865 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
  • 811.339 miles
  • 1305.724 kilometers
  • 705.035 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 Kugaaruk?

The estimated flight time from Upernavik Airport to Kugaaruk Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Kugaaruk Airport (YBB)

On average, flying from Upernavik to Kugaaruk generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 300 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Upernavik to Kugaaruk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Kugaaruk Airport (YBB).

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 Kugaaruk Airport
City: Kugaaruk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YBB
ICAO Code: CYBB
Coordinates: 68°32′3″N, 89°48′29″W