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How far is Upernavik from Kangiqsualujjuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsualujjuaq (Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport) and Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) is 1012 miles / 1628 kilometers / 879 nautical miles.

Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport – Upernavik Airport

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Distance from Kangiqsualujjuaq to Upernavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1011.892 miles
  • 1628.482 kilometers
  • 879.310 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
  • 1009.043 miles
  • 1623.898 kilometers
  • 876.835 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 Kangiqsualujjuaq to Upernavik?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport to Upernavik Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport (XGR) and Upernavik Airport (JUV)

On average, flying from Kangiqsualujjuaq to Upernavik generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 334 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangiqsualujjuaq to Upernavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport (XGR) and Upernavik Airport (JUV).

Airport information

Origin Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport
City: Kangiqsualujjuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: XGR
ICAO Code: CYLU
Coordinates: 58°42′41″N, 65°59′34″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