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How far is Nain from Sanikiluaq?

The distance between Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) and Nain (Nain Airport) is 670 miles / 1078 kilometers / 582 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Nain (YDP) is 2305 miles / 3709 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 43 minutes.

Sanikiluaq Airport – Nain Airport

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582
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Distance from Sanikiluaq to Nain

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 669.611 miles
  • 1077.634 kilometers
  • 581.876 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
  • 667.302 miles
  • 1073.919 kilometers
  • 579.870 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 Nain?

The estimated flight time from Sanikiluaq Airport to Nain Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Nain Airport (YDP)

On average, flying from Sanikiluaq to Nain generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 267 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 Nain

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Nain Airport (YDP).

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 Nain Airport
City: Nain
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDP
ICAO Code: CYDP
Coordinates: 56°32′57″N, 61°40′49″W