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How far is Sanikiluaq from Baker Lake?

The distance between Baker Lake (Baker Lake Airport) and Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) is 783 miles / 1261 kilometers / 681 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baker Lake (YBK) to Sanikiluaq (YSK) is 3644 miles / 5865 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 40 minutes.

Baker Lake Airport – Sanikiluaq Airport

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Distance from Baker Lake to Sanikiluaq

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Baker Lake to Sanikiluaq. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 783.375 miles
  • 1260.719 kilometers
  • 680.734 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
  • 781.126 miles
  • 1257.101 kilometers
  • 678.780 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 Baker Lake to Sanikiluaq?

The estimated flight time from Baker Lake Airport to Sanikiluaq Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baker Lake Airport (YBK) and Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK)

On average, flying from Baker Lake to Sanikiluaq generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 294 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Baker Lake to Sanikiluaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Baker Lake Airport (YBK) and Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK).

Airport information

Origin Baker Lake Airport
City: Baker Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YBK
ICAO Code: CYBK
Coordinates: 64°17′56″N, 96°4′40″W
Destination Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″W