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How far is King Salmon, AK, from Kangiqsujuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) and King Salmon (King Salmon Airport) is 2723 miles / 4383 kilometers / 2367 nautical miles.

Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport – King Salmon Airport

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Distance from Kangiqsujuaq to King Salmon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2723.472 miles
  • 4383.003 kilometers
  • 2366.632 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
  • 2713.614 miles
  • 4367.139 kilometers
  • 2358.066 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 King Salmon?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to King Salmon Airport is 5 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and King Salmon Airport (AKN)

On average, flying from Kangiqsujuaq to King Salmon generates about 301 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 301 kilograms equals 664 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangiqsujuaq to King Salmon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and King Salmon Airport (AKN).

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 King Salmon Airport
City: King Salmon, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AKN
ICAO Code: PAKN
Coordinates: 58°40′36″N, 156°38′56″W