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How far is Gillam from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Gillam (Gillam Airport) is 597 miles / 961 kilometers / 519 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Gillam (YGX) is 1099 miles / 1768 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 11 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Gillam Airport

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Distance from Thunder Bay to Gillam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 596.919 miles
  • 960.649 kilometers
  • 518.709 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
  • 596.282 miles
  • 959.622 kilometers
  • 518.155 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 Gillam?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Gillam Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Gillam Airport (YGX)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Gillam generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 248 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 Gillam

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Gillam Airport (YGX).

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 Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″W