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How far is Cape Dorset from Red Lake?

The distance between Red Lake (Red Lake Airport) and Cape Dorset (Cape Dorset Airport) is 1106 miles / 1779 kilometers / 961 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Red Lake (YRL) to Cape Dorset (YTE) is 1764 miles / 2839 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 45 minutes.

Red Lake Airport – Cape Dorset Airport

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1106
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Distance from Red Lake to Cape Dorset

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Red Lake to Cape Dorset. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1105.721 miles
  • 1779.485 kilometers
  • 960.845 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
  • 1103.311 miles
  • 1775.606 kilometers
  • 958.751 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 Red Lake to Cape Dorset?

The estimated flight time from Red Lake Airport to Cape Dorset Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Red Lake Airport (YRL) and Cape Dorset Airport (YTE)

On average, flying from Red Lake to Cape Dorset generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Red Lake to Cape Dorset

See the map of the shortest flight path between Red Lake Airport (YRL) and Cape Dorset Airport (YTE).

Airport information

Origin Red Lake Airport
City: Red Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRL
ICAO Code: CYRL
Coordinates: 51°4′0″N, 93°47′35″W
Destination Cape Dorset Airport
City: Cape Dorset
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTE
ICAO Code: CYTE
Coordinates: 64°13′48″N, 76°31′36″W