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How far is May Creek, AK, from Sanikiluaq?

The distance between Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) and May Creek (May Creek Airport) is 2202 miles / 3544 kilometers / 1914 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanikiluaq (YSK) to May Creek (MYK) is 4299 miles / 6919 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 90 hours 34 minutes.

Sanikiluaq Airport – May Creek Airport

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2202
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3544
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1914
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Distance from Sanikiluaq to May Creek

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sanikiluaq to May Creek. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2202.112 miles
  • 3543.955 kilometers
  • 1913.583 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
  • 2194.344 miles
  • 3531.454 kilometers
  • 1906.833 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 Sanikiluaq to May Creek?

The estimated flight time from Sanikiluaq Airport to May Creek Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and May Creek Airport (MYK)

On average, flying from Sanikiluaq to May Creek generates about 241 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 241 kilograms equals 530 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanikiluaq to May Creek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and May Creek Airport (MYK).

Airport information

Origin Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″W
Destination May Creek Airport
City: May Creek, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MYK
ICAO Code: MYK
Coordinates: 61°20′8″N, 142°41′13″W