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How far is Prince Rupert from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Prince Rupert (Prince Rupert Airport) is 1800 miles / 2896 kilometers / 1564 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Prince Rupert (YPR) is 2183 miles / 3513 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 6 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Prince Rupert Airport

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Distance from Thunder Bay to Prince Rupert

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1799.801 miles
  • 2896.499 kilometers
  • 1563.984 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
  • 1794.370 miles
  • 2887.759 kilometers
  • 1559.265 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 Prince Rupert?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Prince Rupert Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Prince Rupert Airport (YPR)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Prince Rupert 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 Thunder Bay to Prince Rupert

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Prince Rupert Airport (YPR).

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 Prince Rupert Airport
City: Prince Rupert
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPR
ICAO Code: CYPR
Coordinates: 54°17′9″N, 130°26′42″W