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How far is Upernavik from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) is 2502 miles / 4027 kilometers / 2174 nautical miles.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Upernavik Airport

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Distance from Whistler to Upernavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2502.255 miles
  • 4026.990 kilometers
  • 2174.400 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
  • 2494.712 miles
  • 4014.851 kilometers
  • 2167.846 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 Whistler to Upernavik?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Upernavik Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Upernavik Airport (JUV)

On average, flying from Whistler to Upernavik generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 607 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Whistler to Upernavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Upernavik Airport (JUV).

Airport information

Origin Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
City: Whistler
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWS
ICAO Code: CAE5
Coordinates: 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″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