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How far is Upernavik from Sandspit?

The distance between Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) and Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) is 2494 miles / 4014 kilometers / 2168 nautical miles.

Sandspit Airport – Upernavik Airport

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Distance from Sandspit to Upernavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2494.406 miles
  • 4014.357 kilometers
  • 2167.579 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
  • 2486.173 miles
  • 4001.108 kilometers
  • 2160.425 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 Sandspit to Upernavik?

The estimated flight time from Sandspit Airport to Upernavik Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Upernavik Airport (JUV)

On average, flying from Sandspit to Upernavik generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 605 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sandspit to Upernavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Upernavik Airport (JUV).

Airport information

Origin Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″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