How far is Kangirsuk from Upernavik?
The distance between Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) and Kangirsuk (Kangirsuk Airport) is 959 miles / 1543 kilometers / 833 nautical miles.
Upernavik Airport – Kangirsuk Airport
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Distance from Upernavik to Kangirsuk
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Upernavik to Kangirsuk. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 958.858 miles
- 1543.132 kilometers
- 833.224 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- 955.994 miles
- 1538.524 kilometers
- 830.736 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 Kangirsuk?
The estimated flight time from Upernavik Airport to Kangirsuk Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Upernavik and Kangirsuk?
Flight carbon footprint between Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Kangirsuk Airport (YKG)
On average, flying from Upernavik to Kangirsuk generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Upernavik to Kangirsuk
See the map of the shortest flight path between Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Kangirsuk Airport (YKG).
Airport information
| Origin | Upernavik Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Upernavik |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | JUV |
| ICAO Code: | BGUK |
| Coordinates: | 72°47′24″N, 56°7′50″W |
| Destination | Kangirsuk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangirsuk |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YKG |
| ICAO Code: | CYAS |
| Coordinates: | 60°1′37″N, 69°59′57″W |