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How far is Upernavik from Sanikiluaq?

The distance between Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) and Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) is 1299 miles / 2091 kilometers / 1129 nautical miles.

Sanikiluaq Airport – Upernavik Airport

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Distance from Sanikiluaq to Upernavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1299.129 miles
  • 2090.746 kilometers
  • 1128.912 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
  • 1295.382 miles
  • 2084.715 kilometers
  • 1125.656 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 Sanikiluaq to Upernavik?

The estimated flight time from Sanikiluaq Airport to Upernavik Airport is 2 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Upernavik Airport (JUV)

On average, flying from Sanikiluaq to Upernavik generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 368 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sanikiluaq to Upernavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Upernavik Airport (JUV).

Airport information

Origin Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″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