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How far is Yellowknife from Eastmain River?

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

The driving distance from Eastmain River (ZEM) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 3185 miles / 5126 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 38 minutes.

Eastmain River Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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Distance from Eastmain River to Yellowknife

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Eastmain River to Yellowknife. 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 Eastmain River to Yellowknife?

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

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

On average, flying from Eastmain River to Yellowknife 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 Eastmain River to Yellowknife

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

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 Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W