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How far is Yellowknife from Kangiqsujuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 1359 miles / 2187 kilometers / 1181 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 3606 miles / 5803 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 11 minutes.

Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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Distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Yellowknife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1359.217 miles
  • 2187.448 kilometers
  • 1181.127 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
  • 1354.153 miles
  • 2179.298 kilometers
  • 1176.727 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 Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Kangiqsujuaq to Yellowknife generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 376 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 Yellowknife

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

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 Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W