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How far is Upernavik from Nakina?

The distance between Nakina (Nakina Airport) and Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) is 1819 miles / 2927 kilometers / 1580 nautical miles.

Nakina Airport – Upernavik Airport

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1819
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2927
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1580
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Distance from Nakina to Upernavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1818.578 miles
  • 2926.718 kilometers
  • 1580.301 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
  • 1814.044 miles
  • 2919.421 kilometers
  • 1576.361 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 Nakina to Upernavik?

The estimated flight time from Nakina Airport to Upernavik Airport is 3 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nakina Airport (YQN) and Upernavik Airport (JUV)

On average, flying from Nakina to Upernavik generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 444 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nakina to Upernavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nakina Airport (YQN) and Upernavik Airport (JUV).

Airport information

Origin Nakina Airport
City: Nakina
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQN
ICAO Code: CYQN
Coordinates: 50°10′58″N, 86°41′47″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