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How far is Sanikiluaq from Cat Lake?

The distance between Cat Lake (Cat Lake Airport) and Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) is 608 miles / 979 kilometers / 529 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cat Lake (YAC) to Sanikiluaq (YSK) is 1495 miles / 2406 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 18 minutes.

Cat Lake Airport – Sanikiluaq Airport

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Distance from Cat Lake to Sanikiluaq

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cat Lake to Sanikiluaq. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 608.251 miles
  • 978.885 kilometers
  • 528.556 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
  • 606.656 miles
  • 976.318 kilometers
  • 527.170 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 Cat Lake to Sanikiluaq?

The estimated flight time from Cat Lake Airport to Sanikiluaq Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cat Lake Airport (YAC) and Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK)

On average, flying from Cat Lake to Sanikiluaq generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 251 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cat Lake to Sanikiluaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cat Lake Airport (YAC) and Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK).

Airport information

Origin Cat Lake Airport
City: Cat Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAC
ICAO Code: CYAC
Coordinates: 51°43′37″N, 91°49′27″W
Destination Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″W