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How far is Kangiqsujuaq from Upernavik?

The distance between Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) and Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) is 879 miles / 1414 kilometers / 763 nautical miles.

Upernavik Airport – Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport

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Distance from Upernavik to Kangiqsujuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 878.503 miles
  • 1413.814 kilometers
  • 763.398 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
  • 875.734 miles
  • 1409.357 kilometers
  • 760.992 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 Kangiqsujuaq?

The estimated flight time from Upernavik Airport to Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB)

On average, flying from Upernavik to Kangiqsujuaq generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 313 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Upernavik to Kangiqsujuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB).

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 Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
City: Kangiqsujuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWB
ICAO Code: CYKG
Coordinates: 61°35′18″N, 71°55′45″W