How far is Fort Chipewyan from Kangiqsujuaq?
The distance between Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) and Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) is 1344 miles / 2164 kilometers / 1168 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) to Fort Chipewyan (YPY) is 3052 miles / 4912 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 51 minutes.
Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport – Fort Chipewyan Airport
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Distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Fort Chipewyan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Fort Chipewyan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1344.353 miles
- 2163.526 kilometers
- 1168.210 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- 1339.512 miles
- 2155.736 kilometers
- 1164.004 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 Fort Chipewyan?
The estimated flight time from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to Fort Chipewyan Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangiqsujuaq and Fort Chipewyan?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY)
On average, flying from Kangiqsujuaq to Fort Chipewyan generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 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 Fort Chipewyan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY).
Airport information
| Origin | Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangiqsujuaq |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YWB |
| ICAO Code: | CYKG |
| Coordinates: | 61°35′18″N, 71°55′45″W |
| Destination | Fort Chipewyan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Chipewyan |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YPY |
| ICAO Code: | CYPY |
| Coordinates: | 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″W |