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How far is Upernavik from Kuujjuarapik?

The distance between Kuujjuarapik (Kuujjuarapik Airport) and Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) is 1361 miles / 2190 kilometers / 1183 nautical miles.

Kuujjuarapik Airport – Upernavik Airport

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1361
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2190
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1183
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Distance from Kuujjuarapik to Upernavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1360.983 miles
  • 2190.291 kilometers
  • 1182.662 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
  • 1357.238 miles
  • 2184.263 kilometers
  • 1179.407 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 Kuujjuarapik to Upernavik?

The estimated flight time from Kuujjuarapik Airport to Upernavik Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuujjuarapik Airport (YGW) and Upernavik Airport (JUV)

On average, flying from Kuujjuarapik to Upernavik generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuujjuarapik to Upernavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuujjuarapik Airport (YGW) and Upernavik Airport (JUV).

Airport information

Origin Kuujjuarapik Airport
City: Kuujjuarapik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGW
ICAO Code: CYGW
Coordinates: 55°16′54″N, 77°45′55″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