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How far is Gillam from Upernavik?

The distance between Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) and Gillam (Gillam Airport) is 1565 miles / 2518 kilometers / 1360 nautical miles.

Upernavik Airport – Gillam Airport

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Distance from Upernavik to Gillam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1564.723 miles
  • 2518.178 kilometers
  • 1359.707 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
  • 1559.801 miles
  • 2510.256 kilometers
  • 1355.430 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 Gillam?

The estimated flight time from Upernavik Airport to Gillam Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Gillam Airport (YGX)

On average, flying from Upernavik to Gillam generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 405 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Upernavik to Gillam

See the map of the shortest flight path between Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Gillam Airport (YGX).

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 Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″W