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How far is Upernavik from Nain?

The distance between Nain (Nain Airport) and Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) is 1136 miles / 1828 kilometers / 987 nautical miles.

Nain Airport – Upernavik Airport

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1828
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987
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Distance from Nain to Upernavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1135.875 miles
  • 1828.014 kilometers
  • 987.049 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
  • 1132.917 miles
  • 1823.253 kilometers
  • 984.478 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 Nain to Upernavik?

The estimated flight time from Nain Airport to Upernavik Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nain Airport (YDP) and Upernavik Airport (JUV)

On average, flying from Nain to Upernavik generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nain to Upernavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nain Airport (YDP) and Upernavik Airport (JUV).

Airport information

Origin Nain Airport
City: Nain
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDP
ICAO Code: CYDP
Coordinates: 56°32′57″N, 61°40′49″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