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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Kangiqsujuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 1802 miles / 2899 kilometers / 1566 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) to Grand Island (GRI) is 2288 miles / 3682 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 23 minutes.

Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1801.579 miles
  • 2899.360 kilometers
  • 1565.529 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
  • 1798.923 miles
  • 2895.085 kilometers
  • 1563.221 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 Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Kangiqsujuaq to Grand Island generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 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 Grand Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Grand Island, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRI
ICAO Code: KGRI
Coordinates: 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W