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How far is Upernavik from Arctic Bay?

The distance between Arctic Bay (Arctic Bay Airport) and Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) is 584 miles / 940 kilometers / 508 nautical miles.

Arctic Bay Airport – Upernavik Airport

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Distance from Arctic Bay to Upernavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 584.379 miles
  • 940.467 kilometers
  • 507.812 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
  • 581.939 miles
  • 936.540 kilometers
  • 505.691 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 Arctic Bay to Upernavik?

The estimated flight time from Arctic Bay Airport to Upernavik Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) and Upernavik Airport (JUV)

On average, flying from Arctic Bay to Upernavik generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 244 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Arctic Bay to Upernavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) and Upernavik Airport (JUV).

Airport information

Origin Arctic Bay Airport
City: Arctic Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAB
ICAO Code: CYAB
Coordinates: 73°0′20″N, 85°2′33″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