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How far is May Creek, AK, from Goose Bay?

The distance between Goose Bay (CFB Goose Bay) and May Creek (May Creek Airport) is 2917 miles / 4694 kilometers / 2535 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Goose Bay (YYR) to May Creek (MYK) is 5218 miles / 8398 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 109 hours 42 minutes.

CFB Goose Bay – May Creek Airport

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2917
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4694
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2535
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Distance from Goose Bay to May Creek

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Goose Bay to May Creek. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2916.995 miles
  • 4694.448 kilometers
  • 2534.799 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
  • 2907.070 miles
  • 4678.476 kilometers
  • 2526.175 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 Goose Bay to May Creek?

The estimated flight time from CFB Goose Bay to May Creek Airport is 6 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and May Creek Airport (MYK)

On average, flying from Goose Bay to May Creek generates about 324 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 324 kilograms equals 715 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Goose Bay to May Creek

See the map of the shortest flight path between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and May Creek Airport (MYK).

Airport information

Origin CFB Goose Bay
City: Goose Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYR
ICAO Code: CYYR
Coordinates: 53°19′9″N, 60°25′32″W
Destination May Creek Airport
City: May Creek, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MYK
ICAO Code: MYK
Coordinates: 61°20′8″N, 142°41′13″W