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How far is Island Lake from Kangiqsujuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) and Island Lake (Island Lake Airport) is 989 miles / 1592 kilometers / 860 nautical miles.

Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport – Island Lake Airport

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Distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Island Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 989.176 miles
  • 1591.925 kilometers
  • 859.571 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
  • 986.267 miles
  • 1587.243 kilometers
  • 857.043 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 Island Lake?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to Island Lake Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Island Lake Airport (YIV)

On average, flying from Kangiqsujuaq to Island Lake generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangiqsujuaq to Island Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Island Lake Airport (YIV).

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 Island Lake Airport
City: Island Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YIV
ICAO Code: CYIV
Coordinates: 53°51′25″N, 94°39′12″W