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How far is Yellowknife from Kangirsuk?

The distance between Kangirsuk (Kangirsuk Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 1462 miles / 2353 kilometers / 1271 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangirsuk (YKG) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 3656 miles / 5884 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 90 hours 52 minutes.

Kangirsuk Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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1271
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Distance from Kangirsuk to Yellowknife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1462.366 miles
  • 2353.449 kilometers
  • 1270.761 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
  • 1457.001 miles
  • 2344.816 kilometers
  • 1266.099 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 Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Kangirsuk Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Kangirsuk to Yellowknife generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 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 Yellowknife

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).

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 Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W