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How far is Wemindji from Arviat?

The distance between Arviat (Arviat Airport) and Wemindji (Wemindji Airport) is 798 miles / 1285 kilometers / 694 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Arviat (YEK) to Wemindji (YNC) is 2194 miles / 3531 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 14 minutes.

Arviat Airport – Wemindji Airport

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694
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Distance from Arviat to Wemindji

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Arviat to Wemindji. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 798.305 miles
  • 1284.748 kilometers
  • 693.708 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
  • 796.317 miles
  • 1281.548 kilometers
  • 691.981 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 Arviat to Wemindji?

The estimated flight time from Arviat Airport to Wemindji Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Arviat Airport (YEK) and Wemindji Airport (YNC)

On average, flying from Arviat to Wemindji generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 297 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Arviat to Wemindji

See the map of the shortest flight path between Arviat Airport (YEK) and Wemindji Airport (YNC).

Airport information

Origin Arviat Airport
City: Arviat
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEK
ICAO Code: CYEK
Coordinates: 61°5′39″N, 94°4′14″W
Destination Wemindji Airport
City: Wemindji
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YNC
ICAO Code: CYNC
Coordinates: 53°0′38″N, 78°49′51″W