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How far is Fort Chipewyan from Goose Bay?

The distance between Goose Bay (CFB Goose Bay) and Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) is 1949 miles / 3137 kilometers / 1694 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Goose Bay (YYR) to Fort Chipewyan (YPY) is 3711 miles / 5972 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 11 minutes.

CFB Goose Bay – Fort Chipewyan Airport

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1949
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3137
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1694
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Distance from Goose Bay to Fort Chipewyan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1949.404 miles
  • 3137.262 kilometers
  • 1693.986 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
  • 1942.900 miles
  • 3126.794 kilometers
  • 1688.334 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 Fort Chipewyan?

The estimated flight time from CFB Goose Bay to Fort Chipewyan Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY)

On average, flying from Goose Bay to Fort Chipewyan generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 469 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 Fort Chipewyan

See the map of the shortest flight path between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY).

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 Fort Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″W