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How far is Upernavik from Wemindji?

The distance between Wemindji (Wemindji Airport) and Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) is 1524 miles / 2452 kilometers / 1324 nautical miles.

Wemindji Airport – Upernavik Airport

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Distance from Wemindji to Upernavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1523.703 miles
  • 2452.162 kilometers
  • 1324.062 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
  • 1519.766 miles
  • 2445.826 kilometers
  • 1320.640 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 Wemindji to Upernavik?

The estimated flight time from Wemindji Airport to Upernavik Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wemindji Airport (YNC) and Upernavik Airport (JUV)

On average, flying from Wemindji to Upernavik generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wemindji to Upernavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wemindji Airport (YNC) and Upernavik Airport (JUV).

Airport information

Origin Wemindji Airport
City: Wemindji
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YNC
ICAO Code: CYNC
Coordinates: 53°0′38″N, 78°49′51″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