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How far is Upernavik from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) is 2553 miles / 4109 kilometers / 2219 nautical miles.

Powell River Airport – Upernavik Airport

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Distance from Powell River to Upernavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2553.072 miles
  • 4108.771 kilometers
  • 2218.559 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
  • 2545.396 miles
  • 4096.418 kilometers
  • 2211.889 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 Powell River to Upernavik?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Upernavik Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Upernavik Airport (JUV)

On average, flying from Powell River to Upernavik generates about 281 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 281 kilograms equals 620 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Powell River to Upernavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Upernavik Airport (JUV).

Airport information

Origin Powell River Airport
City: Powell River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPW
ICAO Code: CYPW
Coordinates: 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″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