How far is Upernavik from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) is 420 miles / 677 kilometers / 365 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Upernavik (JUV) is 588 miles / 946 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 185 hours 41 minutes.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Upernavik Airport
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Upernavik
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Upernavik. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 420.443 miles
- 676.638 kilometers
- 365.355 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- 419.037 miles
- 674.375 kilometers
- 364.133 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 Kangerlussuaq to Upernavik?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Upernavik Airport is 1 hour and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Upernavik?
There is no time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Upernavik.
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Upernavik Airport (JUV)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Upernavik generates about 87 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 87 kilograms equals 192 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangerlussuaq to Upernavik
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Upernavik Airport (JUV).
Airport information
| Origin | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |
| Destination | Upernavik Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Upernavik |
| Country: | Greenland |
| IATA Code: | JUV |
| ICAO Code: | BGUK |
| Coordinates: | 72°47′24″N, 56°7′50″W |