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How far is King Salmon, AK, from Wemindji?

The distance between Wemindji (Wemindji Airport) and King Salmon (King Salmon Airport) is 2881 miles / 4636 kilometers / 2503 nautical miles.

Wemindji Airport – King Salmon Airport

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2881
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4636
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2503
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Distance from Wemindji to King Salmon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2880.780 miles
  • 4636.166 kilometers
  • 2503.329 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
  • 2871.101 miles
  • 4620.589 kilometers
  • 2494.918 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 Wemindji to King Salmon?

The estimated flight time from Wemindji Airport to King Salmon Airport is 5 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wemindji Airport (YNC) and King Salmon Airport (AKN)

On average, flying from Wemindji to King Salmon generates about 320 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 320 kilograms equals 706 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wemindji to King Salmon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wemindji Airport (YNC) and King Salmon Airport (AKN).

Airport information

Origin Wemindji Airport
City: Wemindji
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YNC
ICAO Code: CYNC
Coordinates: 53°0′38″N, 78°49′51″W
Destination King Salmon Airport
City: King Salmon, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AKN
ICAO Code: PAKN
Coordinates: 58°40′36″N, 156°38′56″W