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How far is Upernavik from Nanaimo?

The distance between Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) and Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) is 2588 miles / 4165 kilometers / 2249 nautical miles.

Nanaimo Airport – Upernavik Airport

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2588
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4165
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2249
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Distance from Nanaimo to Upernavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2588.243 miles
  • 4165.374 kilometers
  • 2249.122 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
  • 2580.626 miles
  • 4153.114 kilometers
  • 2242.502 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 Nanaimo to Upernavik?

The estimated flight time from Nanaimo Airport to Upernavik Airport is 5 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Upernavik Airport (JUV)

On average, flying from Nanaimo to Upernavik generates about 285 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 285 kilograms equals 629 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanaimo to Upernavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Upernavik Airport (JUV).

Airport information

Origin Nanaimo Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCD
ICAO Code: CYCD
Coordinates: 49°3′8″N, 123°52′12″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