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How far is Upernavik from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) is 2441 miles / 3928 kilometers / 2121 nautical miles.

Kelowna International Airport – Upernavik Airport

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3928
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2121
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Distance from Kelowna to Upernavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2440.573 miles
  • 3927.721 kilometers
  • 2120.800 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
  • 2433.338 miles
  • 3916.077 kilometers
  • 2114.513 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 Kelowna to Upernavik?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Upernavik Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Upernavik Airport (JUV)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Upernavik generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 591 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kelowna to Upernavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Upernavik Airport (JUV).

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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