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How far is Yellowknife from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 1371 miles / 2207 kilometers / 1192 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 2202 miles / 3544 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 13 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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Distance from Thunder Bay to Yellowknife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1371.258 miles
  • 2206.826 kilometers
  • 1191.591 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
  • 1368.147 miles
  • 2201.819 kilometers
  • 1188.887 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 Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Yellowknife generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 378 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 Yellowknife

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

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 Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W