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How far is Upernavik from Qaanaaq?

The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) is 400 miles / 644 kilometers / 348 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Upernavik (JUV) is 2 miles / 4 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 minutes.

Qaanaaq Airport – Upernavik Airport

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Distance from Qaanaaq to Upernavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 400.335 miles
  • 644.277 kilometers
  • 347.882 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
  • 398.754 miles
  • 641.733 kilometers
  • 346.508 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 Qaanaaq to Upernavik?

The estimated flight time from Qaanaaq Airport to Upernavik Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Upernavik Airport (JUV)

On average, flying from Qaanaaq to Upernavik generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 185 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Qaanaaq to Upernavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Upernavik Airport (JUV).

Airport information

Origin Qaanaaq Airport
City: Qaanaaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: NAQ
ICAO Code: BGQQ
Coordinates: 77°29′18″N, 69°23′19″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

Airlines flying from Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Upernavik (JUV)

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