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How far is Upernavik from Norman Wells?

The distance between Norman Wells (Norman Wells Airport) and Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) is 1712 miles / 2755 kilometers / 1488 nautical miles.

Norman Wells Airport – Upernavik Airport

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2755
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1488
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Distance from Norman Wells to Upernavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1711.902 miles
  • 2755.040 kilometers
  • 1487.603 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
  • 1705.149 miles
  • 2744.171 kilometers
  • 1481.734 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 Norman Wells to Upernavik?

The estimated flight time from Norman Wells Airport to Upernavik Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) and Upernavik Airport (JUV)

On average, flying from Norman Wells to Upernavik generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Norman Wells to Upernavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) and Upernavik Airport (JUV).

Airport information

Origin Norman Wells Airport
City: Norman Wells
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVQ
ICAO Code: CYVQ
Coordinates: 65°16′53″N, 126°47′52″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