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How far is Fort Chipewyan from King Salmon, AK?

The distance between King Salmon (King Salmon Airport) and Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) is 1607 miles / 2587 kilometers / 1397 nautical miles.

King Salmon Airport – Fort Chipewyan Airport

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2587
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1397
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Distance from King Salmon to Fort Chipewyan

There are several ways to calculate the distance from King Salmon to Fort Chipewyan. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1607.351 miles
  • 2586.781 kilometers
  • 1396.750 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
  • 1601.625 miles
  • 2577.566 kilometers
  • 1391.774 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 King Salmon to Fort Chipewyan?

The estimated flight time from King Salmon Airport to Fort Chipewyan Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Salmon Airport (AKN) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY)

On average, flying from King Salmon to Fort Chipewyan generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from King Salmon to Fort Chipewyan

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Salmon Airport (AKN) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY).

Airport information

Origin King Salmon Airport
City: King Salmon, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AKN
ICAO Code: PAKN
Coordinates: 58°40′36″N, 156°38′56″W
Destination Fort Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″W