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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Kangiqsujuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2314 miles / 3725 kilometers / 2011 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) to Wainwright (AIN) is 5063 miles / 8148 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 120 hours 22 minutes.

Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport – Wainwright Airport

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Distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Wainwright

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Wainwright. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2314.500 miles
  • 3724.826 kilometers
  • 2011.245 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
  • 2305.665 miles
  • 3710.609 kilometers
  • 2003.568 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 Kangiqsujuaq to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to Wainwright Airport is 4 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Kangiqsujuaq to Wainwright generates about 254 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 254 kilograms equals 559 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangiqsujuaq to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
City: Kangiqsujuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWB
ICAO Code: CYKG
Coordinates: 61°35′18″N, 71°55′45″W
Destination Wainwright Airport
City: Wainwright, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AIN
ICAO Code: PAWI
Coordinates: 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W