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How far is Upernavik from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) is 2002 miles / 3222 kilometers / 1740 nautical miles.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Upernavik Airport

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2002
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3222
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1740
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Distance from Ottawa to Upernavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2001.991 miles
  • 3221.893 kilometers
  • 1739.683 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
  • 1998.214 miles
  • 3215.814 kilometers
  • 1736.401 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 Ottawa to Upernavik?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Upernavik Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Upernavik Airport (JUV)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Upernavik generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ottawa to Upernavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Upernavik Airport (JUV).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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