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How far is Kangiqsujuaq from Fort McMurray?

The distance between Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) and Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) is 1416 miles / 2278 kilometers / 1230 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort McMurray (YMM) to Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) is 2881 miles / 4636 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 5 minutes.

Fort McMurray International Airport – Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport

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Distance from Fort McMurray to Kangiqsujuaq

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort McMurray to Kangiqsujuaq. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1415.788 miles
  • 2278.490 kilometers
  • 1230.286 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
  • 1410.867 miles
  • 2270.570 kilometers
  • 1226.010 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 Fort McMurray to Kangiqsujuaq?

The estimated flight time from Fort McMurray International Airport to Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB)

On average, flying from Fort McMurray to Kangiqsujuaq generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort McMurray to Kangiqsujuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB).

Airport information

Origin Fort McMurray International Airport
City: Fort McMurray
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMM
ICAO Code: CYMM
Coordinates: 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″W
Destination Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
City: Kangiqsujuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWB
ICAO Code: CYKG
Coordinates: 61°35′18″N, 71°55′45″W