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How far is Nain from Kangiqsujuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) and Nain (Nain Airport) is 504 miles / 811 kilometers / 438 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) to Nain (YDP) is 2566 miles / 4129 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 90 hours 31 minutes.

Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport – Nain Airport

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Distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Nain

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 504.035 miles
  • 811.165 kilometers
  • 437.994 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
  • 502.660 miles
  • 808.953 kilometers
  • 436.800 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 Nain?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to Nain Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Nain Airport (YDP)

On average, flying from Kangiqsujuaq to Nain generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 219 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 Nain

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

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