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How far is Grande Prairie from Akureyri?

The distance between Akureyri (Akureyri Airport) and Grande Prairie (Grande Prairie Airport) is 3139 miles / 5051 kilometers / 2727 nautical miles.

Akureyri Airport – Grande Prairie Airport

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5051
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Distance from Akureyri to Grande Prairie

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Akureyri to Grande Prairie. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3138.600 miles
  • 5051.087 kilometers
  • 2727.369 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
  • 3127.508 miles
  • 5033.236 kilometers
  • 2717.730 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 Akureyri to Grande Prairie?

The estimated flight time from Akureyri Airport to Grande Prairie Airport is 6 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)

On average, flying from Akureyri to Grande Prairie generates about 351 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 351 kilograms equals 773 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akureyri to Grande Prairie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Grande Prairie Airport (YQU).

Airport information

Origin Akureyri Airport
City: Akureyri
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: AEY
ICAO Code: BIAR
Coordinates: 65°39′36″N, 18°4′21″W
Destination Grande Prairie Airport
City: Grande Prairie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQU
ICAO Code: CYQU
Coordinates: 55°10′46″N, 118°53′6″W