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How far is Kimmirut from Yellowknife?

The distance between Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) and Kimmirut (Kimmirut Airport) is 1391 miles / 2239 kilometers / 1209 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yellowknife (YZF) to Kimmirut (YLC) is 4811 miles / 7742 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 125 hours 34 minutes.

Yellowknife Airport – Kimmirut Airport

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1391
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2239
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1209
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Distance from Yellowknife to Kimmirut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1391.223 miles
  • 2238.957 kilometers
  • 1208.940 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
  • 1385.995 miles
  • 2230.543 kilometers
  • 1204.397 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 Kimmirut?

The estimated flight time from Yellowknife Airport to Kimmirut Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yellowknife Airport (YZF) and Kimmirut Airport (YLC)

On average, flying from Yellowknife to Kimmirut generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yellowknife to Kimmirut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yellowknife Airport (YZF) and Kimmirut Airport (YLC).

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 Kimmirut Airport
City: Kimmirut
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLC
ICAO Code: CYLC
Coordinates: 62°50′59″N, 69°52′59″W