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How far is Sanikiluaq from Fort Nelson?

The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) is 1586 miles / 2553 kilometers / 1378 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Sanikiluaq (YSK) is 3070 miles / 4941 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 5 minutes.

Fort Nelson Airport – Sanikiluaq Airport

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1586
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2553
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1378
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Distance from Fort Nelson to Sanikiluaq

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Nelson to Sanikiluaq. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1586.117 miles
  • 2552.608 kilometers
  • 1378.298 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
  • 1580.585 miles
  • 2543.705 kilometers
  • 1373.491 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 Fort Nelson to Sanikiluaq?

The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Sanikiluaq Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK)

On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Sanikiluaq generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Nelson to Sanikiluaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK).

Airport information

Origin Fort Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W
Destination Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″W