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How far is Resolute Bay from Ilulissat?

The distance between Ilulissat (Ilulissat Airport) and Resolute Bay (Resolute Bay Airport) is 987 miles / 1589 kilometers / 858 nautical miles.

Ilulissat Airport – Resolute Bay Airport

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Distance from Ilulissat to Resolute Bay

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ilulissat to Resolute Bay. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 987.122 miles
  • 1588.618 kilometers
  • 857.785 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
  • 983.130 miles
  • 1582.194 kilometers
  • 854.316 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 Ilulissat to Resolute Bay?

The estimated flight time from Ilulissat Airport to Resolute Bay Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Resolute Bay Airport (YRB)

On average, flying from Ilulissat to Resolute Bay generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ilulissat to Resolute Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Resolute Bay Airport (YRB).

Airport information

Origin Ilulissat Airport
City: Ilulissat
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JAV
ICAO Code: BGJN
Coordinates: 69°14′35″N, 51°3′25″W
Destination Resolute Bay Airport
City: Resolute Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRB
ICAO Code: CYRB
Coordinates: 74°43′0″N, 94°58′9″W