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How far is Upernavik from Gillam?

The distance between Gillam (Gillam Airport) and Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) is 1565 miles / 2518 kilometers / 1360 nautical miles.

Gillam Airport – Upernavik Airport

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2518
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1360
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Distance from Gillam to Upernavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1564.723 miles
  • 2518.178 kilometers
  • 1359.707 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
  • 1559.801 miles
  • 2510.256 kilometers
  • 1355.430 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 Gillam to Upernavik?

The estimated flight time from Gillam Airport to Upernavik Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gillam Airport (YGX) and Upernavik Airport (JUV)

On average, flying from Gillam to Upernavik generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 405 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gillam to Upernavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gillam Airport (YGX) and Upernavik Airport (JUV).

Airport information

Origin Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″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