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How far is Upernavik from Narsarsuaq?

The distance between Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) and Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) is 854 miles / 1374 kilometers / 742 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Narsarsuaq (UAK) to Upernavik (JUV) is 926 miles / 1490 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 296 hours 58 minutes.

Narsarsuaq Airport – Upernavik Airport

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Distance from Narsarsuaq to Upernavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 853.503 miles
  • 1373.580 kilometers
  • 741.674 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
  • 850.931 miles
  • 1369.440 kilometers
  • 739.439 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 Narsarsuaq to Upernavik?

The estimated flight time from Narsarsuaq Airport to Upernavik Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Narsarsuaq and Upernavik?

There is no time difference between Narsarsuaq and Upernavik.

Flight carbon footprint between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Upernavik Airport (JUV)

On average, flying from Narsarsuaq to Upernavik generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Narsarsuaq to Upernavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Upernavik Airport (JUV).

Airport information

Origin Narsarsuaq Airport
City: Narsarsuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: UAK
ICAO Code: BGBW
Coordinates: 61°9′37″N, 45°25′33″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