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How far is Fort Chipewyan from Eastmain River?

The distance between Eastmain River (Eastmain River Airport) and Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) is 1342 miles / 2159 kilometers / 1166 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Eastmain River (ZEM) to Fort Chipewyan (YPY) is 2632 miles / 4235 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 17 minutes.

Eastmain River Airport – Fort Chipewyan Airport

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2159
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Distance from Eastmain River to Fort Chipewyan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1341.695 miles
  • 2159.249 kilometers
  • 1165.901 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
  • 1337.483 miles
  • 2152.471 kilometers
  • 1162.241 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 Eastmain River to Fort Chipewyan?

The estimated flight time from Eastmain River Airport to Fort Chipewyan Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Eastmain River Airport (ZEM) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY)

On average, flying from Eastmain River to Fort Chipewyan generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Eastmain River to Fort Chipewyan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Eastmain River Airport (ZEM) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY).

Airport information

Origin 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
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