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How far is Pellston, MI, from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Pellston (Pellston Regional Airport) is 288 miles / 464 kilometers / 251 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Pellston (PLN) is 514 miles / 828 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 38 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Pellston Regional Airport

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Distance from Thunder Bay to Pellston

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Thunder Bay to Pellston. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 288.458 miles
  • 464.228 kilometers
  • 250.663 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
  • 288.026 miles
  • 463.533 kilometers
  • 250.288 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 Thunder Bay to Pellston?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Pellston Regional Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Thunder Bay and Pellston?

There is no time difference between Thunder Bay and Pellston.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Pellston Regional Airport (PLN)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Pellston generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 149 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to Pellston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Pellston Regional Airport (PLN).

Airport information

Origin Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W
Destination Pellston Regional Airport
City: Pellston, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PLN
ICAO Code: KPLN
Coordinates: 45°34′15″N, 84°47′48″W