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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Igloolik?

The distance between Igloolik (Igloolik Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 1729 miles / 2783 kilometers / 1503 nautical miles.

Igloolik Airport – Wainwright Airport

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1729
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2783
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1503
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Distance from Igloolik to Wainwright

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Igloolik to Wainwright. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1729.297 miles
  • 2783.034 kilometers
  • 1502.718 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
  • 1722.257 miles
  • 2771.704 kilometers
  • 1496.601 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 Igloolik to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Igloolik Airport to Wainwright Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Igloolik Airport (YGT) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Igloolik to Wainwright generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Igloolik to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Igloolik Airport (YGT) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Igloolik Airport
City: Igloolik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGT
ICAO Code: CYGT
Coordinates: 69°21′52″N, 81°48′57″W
Destination Wainwright Airport
City: Wainwright, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AIN
ICAO Code: PAWI
Coordinates: 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W