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How far is Koliganek, AK, from Yellowknife?

The distance between Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) and Koliganek (Koliganek Airport) is 1421 miles / 2286 kilometers / 1235 nautical miles.

Yellowknife Airport – Koliganek Airport

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1421
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2286
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1235
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Distance from Yellowknife to Koliganek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1420.751 miles
  • 2286.477 kilometers
  • 1234.599 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
  • 1415.560 miles
  • 2278.124 kilometers
  • 1230.088 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 Yellowknife to Koliganek?

The estimated flight time from Yellowknife Airport to Koliganek Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yellowknife Airport (YZF) and Koliganek Airport (KGK)

On average, flying from Yellowknife to Koliganek generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Yellowknife to Koliganek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yellowknife Airport (YZF) and Koliganek Airport (KGK).

Airport information

Origin Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W
Destination Koliganek Airport
City: Koliganek, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KGK
ICAO Code: PAJZ
Coordinates: 59°43′35″N, 157°15′32″W