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How far is Wemindji from Kangirsuk?

The distance between Kangirsuk (Kangirsuk Airport) and Wemindji (Wemindji Airport) is 590 miles / 950 kilometers / 513 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangirsuk (YKG) to Wemindji (YNC) is 492 miles / 792 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 3 minutes.

Kangirsuk Airport – Wemindji Airport

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Distance from Kangirsuk to Wemindji

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 590.357 miles
  • 950.087 kilometers
  • 513.006 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
  • 589.142 miles
  • 948.132 kilometers
  • 511.950 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 Kangirsuk to Wemindji?

The estimated flight time from Kangirsuk Airport to Wemindji Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kangirsuk and Wemindji?

There is no time difference between Kangirsuk and Wemindji.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) and Wemindji Airport (YNC)

On average, flying from Kangirsuk to Wemindji generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 246 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangirsuk to Wemindji

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) and Wemindji Airport (YNC).

Airport information

Origin Kangirsuk Airport
City: Kangirsuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKG
ICAO Code: CYAS
Coordinates: 60°1′37″N, 69°59′57″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