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How far is Eastmain River from Yellowknife?

The distance between Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) and Eastmain River (Eastmain River Airport) is 1492 miles / 2401 kilometers / 1296 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yellowknife (YZF) to Eastmain River (ZEM) is 3189 miles / 5132 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 44 minutes.

Yellowknife Airport – Eastmain River Airport

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1492
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2401
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1296
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Distance from Yellowknife to Eastmain River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1491.982 miles
  • 2401.113 kilometers
  • 1296.497 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
  • 1487.456 miles
  • 2393.828 kilometers
  • 1292.564 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 Eastmain River?

The estimated flight time from Yellowknife Airport to Eastmain River Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yellowknife Airport (YZF) and Eastmain River Airport (ZEM)

On average, flying from Yellowknife to Eastmain River generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 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 Eastmain River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yellowknife Airport (YZF) and Eastmain River Airport (ZEM).

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 Eastmain River Airport
City: Eastmain River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZEM
ICAO Code: CZEM
Coordinates: 52°13′35″N, 78°31′20″W