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How far is Fort Chipewyan from Upernavik?

The distance between Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) and Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) is 1747 miles / 2812 kilometers / 1519 nautical miles.

Upernavik Airport – Fort Chipewyan Airport

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Distance from Upernavik to Fort Chipewyan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1747.465 miles
  • 2812.272 kilometers
  • 1518.506 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
  • 1741.323 miles
  • 2802.387 kilometers
  • 1513.168 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 Fort Chipewyan?

The estimated flight time from Upernavik Airport to Fort Chipewyan Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY)

On average, flying from Upernavik to Fort Chipewyan generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Upernavik to Fort Chipewyan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY).

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 Fort Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″W