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How far is Norman Wells from Upernavik?

The distance between Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) and Norman Wells (Norman Wells Airport) is 1712 miles / 2755 kilometers / 1488 nautical miles.

Upernavik Airport – Norman Wells Airport

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2755
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1488
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Distance from Upernavik to Norman Wells

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1711.902 miles
  • 2755.040 kilometers
  • 1487.603 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
  • 1705.149 miles
  • 2744.171 kilometers
  • 1481.734 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 Norman Wells?

The estimated flight time from Upernavik Airport to Norman Wells Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Norman Wells Airport (YVQ)

On average, flying from Upernavik to Norman Wells 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 Norman Wells

See the map of the shortest flight path between Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Norman Wells Airport (YVQ).

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 Norman Wells Airport
City: Norman Wells
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVQ
ICAO Code: CYVQ
Coordinates: 65°16′53″N, 126°47′52″W