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How far is Upernavik from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) is 1029 miles / 1657 kilometers / 895 nautical miles.

Keflavík International Airport – Upernavik Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Upernavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1029.415 miles
  • 1656.683 kilometers
  • 894.537 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
  • 1025.631 miles
  • 1650.593 kilometers
  • 891.249 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 Reykjavik to Upernavik?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Upernavik Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Upernavik Airport (JUV)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Upernavik generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 337 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Upernavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Upernavik Airport (JUV).

Airport information

Origin Keflavík International Airport
City: Reykjavik
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: KEF
ICAO Code: BIKF
Coordinates: 63°59′6″N, 22°36′20″W
Destination Upernavik Airport
City: Upernavik
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JUV
ICAO Code: BGUK
Coordinates: 72°47′24″N, 56°7′50″W