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How far is Upernavik from Quaqtaq?

The distance between Quaqtaq (Quaqtaq Airport) and Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) is 888 miles / 1429 kilometers / 771 nautical miles.

Quaqtaq Airport – Upernavik Airport

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888
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1429
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771
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Distance from Quaqtaq to Upernavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 887.681 miles
  • 1428.584 kilometers
  • 771.374 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
  • 884.965 miles
  • 1424.214 kilometers
  • 769.014 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 Quaqtaq to Upernavik?

The estimated flight time from Quaqtaq Airport to Upernavik Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) and Upernavik Airport (JUV)

On average, flying from Quaqtaq to Upernavik generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 314 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Quaqtaq to Upernavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) and Upernavik Airport (JUV).

Airport information

Origin Quaqtaq Airport
City: Quaqtaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQC
ICAO Code: CYHA
Coordinates: 61°2′47″N, 69°37′4″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