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How far is Wemindji from Goose Bay?

The distance between Goose Bay (CFB Goose Bay) and Wemindji (Wemindji Airport) is 763 miles / 1228 kilometers / 663 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Goose Bay (YYR) to Wemindji (YNC) is 1699 miles / 2735 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 5 minutes.

CFB Goose Bay – Wemindji Airport

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763
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1228
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663
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Distance from Goose Bay to Wemindji

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 763.068 miles
  • 1228.038 kilometers
  • 663.088 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
  • 760.580 miles
  • 1224.035 kilometers
  • 660.926 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 Wemindji?

The estimated flight time from CFB Goose Bay to Wemindji Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Wemindji Airport (YNC)

On average, flying from Goose Bay to Wemindji generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 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 Wemindji

See the map of the shortest flight path between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Wemindji Airport (YNC).

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 Wemindji Airport
City: Wemindji
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YNC
ICAO Code: CYNC
Coordinates: 53°0′38″N, 78°49′51″W