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How far is Arviat from Kangiqsujuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) and Arviat (Arviat Airport) is 734 miles / 1181 kilometers / 638 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) to Arviat (YEK) is 2515 miles / 4048 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 44 minutes.

Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport – Arviat Airport

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Distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Arviat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 733.648 miles
  • 1180.692 kilometers
  • 637.523 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
  • 730.940 miles
  • 1176.333 kilometers
  • 635.169 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 Arviat?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to Arviat Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Arviat Airport (YEK)

On average, flying from Kangiqsujuaq to Arviat generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 283 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 Arviat

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

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 Arviat Airport
City: Arviat
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEK
ICAO Code: CYEK
Coordinates: 61°5′39″N, 94°4′14″W