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How far is Chevak, AK, from Wemindji?

The distance between Wemindji (Wemindji Airport) and Chevak (Chevak Airport) is 3056 miles / 4918 kilometers / 2655 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wemindji (YNC) to Chevak (VAK) is 4981 miles / 8016 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 179 hours 1 minutes.

Wemindji Airport – Chevak Airport

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3056
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4918
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2655
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Distance from Wemindji to Chevak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3055.716 miles
  • 4917.698 kilometers
  • 2655.345 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
  • 3045.344 miles
  • 4901.005 kilometers
  • 2646.331 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 Chevak?

The estimated flight time from Wemindji Airport to Chevak Airport is 6 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wemindji Airport (YNC) and Chevak Airport (VAK)

On average, flying from Wemindji to Chevak generates about 341 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 341 kilograms equals 752 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wemindji to Chevak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wemindji Airport (YNC) and Chevak Airport (VAK).

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 Chevak Airport
City: Chevak, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VAK
ICAO Code: PAVA
Coordinates: 61°32′1″N, 165°35′2″W