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How far is Gjoa Haven from Upernavik?

The distance between Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) and Gjoa Haven (Gjoa Haven Airport) is 934 miles / 1504 kilometers / 812 nautical miles.

Upernavik Airport – Gjoa Haven Airport

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1504
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812
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Distance from Upernavik to Gjoa Haven

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 934.420 miles
  • 1503.804 kilometers
  • 811.989 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
  • 930.657 miles
  • 1497.747 kilometers
  • 808.719 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 Gjoa Haven?

The estimated flight time from Upernavik Airport to Gjoa Haven Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK)

On average, flying from Upernavik to Gjoa Haven generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Upernavik to Gjoa Haven

See the map of the shortest flight path between Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK).

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 Gjoa Haven Airport
City: Gjoa Haven
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHK
ICAO Code: CYHK
Coordinates: 68°38′8″N, 95°50′58″W