Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Norman Wells from Arctic Bay?

The distance between Arctic Bay (Arctic Bay Airport) and Norman Wells (Norman Wells Airport) is 1129 miles / 1818 kilometers / 981 nautical miles.

Arctic Bay Airport – Norman Wells Airport

Distance arrow
1129
Miles
Distance arrow
1818
Kilometers
Distance arrow
981
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Arctic Bay to Norman Wells

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Arctic Bay to Norman Wells. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1129.467 miles
  • 1817.701 kilometers
  • 981.480 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
  • 1125.132 miles
  • 1810.725 kilometers
  • 977.713 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 Arctic Bay to Norman Wells?

The estimated flight time from Arctic Bay Airport to Norman Wells Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) and Norman Wells Airport (YVQ)

On average, flying from Arctic Bay to Norman Wells generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Arctic Bay to Norman Wells

See the map of the shortest flight path between Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) and Norman Wells Airport (YVQ).

Airport information

Origin Arctic Bay Airport
City: Arctic Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAB
ICAO Code: CYAB
Coordinates: 73°0′20″N, 85°2′33″W
Destination Norman Wells Airport
City: Norman Wells
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVQ
ICAO Code: CYVQ
Coordinates: 65°16′53″N, 126°47′52″W