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How far is Upernavik from Fort Chipewyan?

The distance between Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) and Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) is 1747 miles / 2812 kilometers / 1519 nautical miles.

Fort Chipewyan Airport – Upernavik Airport

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Distance from Fort Chipewyan to Upernavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1747.465 miles
  • 2812.272 kilometers
  • 1518.506 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
  • 1741.323 miles
  • 2802.387 kilometers
  • 1513.168 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 Fort Chipewyan to Upernavik?

The estimated flight time from Fort Chipewyan Airport to Upernavik Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Upernavik Airport (JUV)

On average, flying from Fort Chipewyan to Upernavik generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fort Chipewyan to Upernavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Upernavik Airport (JUV).

Airport information

Origin Fort Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″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