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How far is Nain from Fort Chipewyan?

The distance between Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) and Nain (Nain Airport) is 1798 miles / 2894 kilometers / 1563 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Chipewyan (YPY) to Nain (YDP) is 4256 miles / 6850 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 117 hours 12 minutes.

Fort Chipewyan Airport – Nain Airport

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1798
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1563
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Distance from Fort Chipewyan to Nain

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1798.159 miles
  • 2893.856 kilometers
  • 1562.557 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
  • 1791.881 miles
  • 2883.753 kilometers
  • 1557.102 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 Chipewyan to Nain?

The estimated flight time from Fort Chipewyan Airport to Nain Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Nain Airport (YDP)

On average, flying from Fort Chipewyan to Nain generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 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 Chipewyan to Nain

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Nain Airport (YDP).

Airport information

Origin Fort Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″W
Destination Nain Airport
City: Nain
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDP
ICAO Code: CYDP
Coordinates: 56°32′57″N, 61°40′49″W