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How far is Upernavik from Grande Prairie?

The distance between Grande Prairie (Grande Prairie Airport) and Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) is 2115 miles / 3404 kilometers / 1838 nautical miles.

Grande Prairie Airport – Upernavik Airport

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3404
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1838
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Distance from Grande Prairie to Upernavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2115.139 miles
  • 3403.987 kilometers
  • 1838.006 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
  • 2108.085 miles
  • 3392.634 kilometers
  • 1831.876 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 Grande Prairie to Upernavik?

The estimated flight time from Grande Prairie Airport to Upernavik Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) and Upernavik Airport (JUV)

On average, flying from Grande Prairie to Upernavik generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 508 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grande Prairie to Upernavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) and Upernavik Airport (JUV).

Airport information

Origin Grande Prairie Airport
City: Grande Prairie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQU
ICAO Code: CYQU
Coordinates: 55°10′46″N, 118°53′6″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