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How far is Island Lake from Upernavik?

The distance between Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) and Island Lake (Island Lake Airport) is 1717 miles / 2764 kilometers / 1492 nautical miles.

Upernavik Airport – Island Lake Airport

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Distance from Upernavik to Island Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1717.232 miles
  • 2763.617 kilometers
  • 1492.234 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
  • 1712.180 miles
  • 2755.486 kilometers
  • 1487.844 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 Island Lake?

The estimated flight time from Upernavik Airport to Island Lake Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Island Lake Airport (YIV)

On average, flying from Upernavik to Island Lake generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Upernavik to Island Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Island Lake Airport (YIV).

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 Island Lake Airport
City: Island Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YIV
ICAO Code: CYIV
Coordinates: 53°51′25″N, 94°39′12″W