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How far is Upernavik from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) is 2565 miles / 4129 kilometers / 2229 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Upernavik Airport

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4129
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2229
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Distance from Vancouver to Upernavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2565.440 miles
  • 4128.675 kilometers
  • 2229.306 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
  • 2557.880 miles
  • 4116.508 kilometers
  • 2222.737 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 Vancouver to Upernavik?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Upernavik Airport is 5 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Upernavik Airport (JUV)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Upernavik generates about 283 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 283 kilograms equals 624 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Upernavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Upernavik Airport (JUV).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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