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How far is Yellowknife from Akureyri?

The distance between Akureyri (Akureyri Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 2644 miles / 4255 kilometers / 2297 nautical miles.

Akureyri Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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4255
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2297
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Distance from Akureyri to Yellowknife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2643.625 miles
  • 4254.502 kilometers
  • 2297.247 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
  • 2633.555 miles
  • 4238.296 kilometers
  • 2288.497 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 Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Akureyri Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Akureyri to Yellowknife generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 644 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akureyri to Yellowknife

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).

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 Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W