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How far is Gillam from Kangiqsujuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) and Gillam (Gillam Airport) is 885 miles / 1424 kilometers / 769 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) to Gillam (YGX) is 2502 miles / 4027 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 9 minutes.

Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport – Gillam Airport

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Distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Gillam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 885.100 miles
  • 1424.430 kilometers
  • 769.131 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
  • 882.203 miles
  • 1419.769 kilometers
  • 766.614 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 Gillam?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to Gillam Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Gillam Airport (YGX)

On average, flying from Kangiqsujuaq to Gillam generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 314 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 Gillam

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

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 Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″W