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How far is Yellowknife from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 8144 miles / 13107 kilometers / 7077 nautical miles.

Wellington International Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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8144
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13107
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7077
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Flight time duration
15 h 55 min
CO2 emission
1 020 kg

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Distance from Wellington to Yellowknife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8144.277 miles
  • 13106.943 kilometers
  • 7077.183 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
  • 8160.384 miles
  • 13132.866 kilometers
  • 7091.180 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 Wellington to Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 15 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Wellington to Yellowknife generates about 1 020 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 020 kilograms equals 2 248 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wellington to Yellowknife

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).

Airport information

Origin Wellington International Airport
City: Wellington
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WLG
ICAO Code: NZWN
Coordinates: 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E
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