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How far is Wemindji from Baker Lake?

The distance between Baker Lake (Baker Lake Airport) and Wemindji (Wemindji Airport) is 992 miles / 1596 kilometers / 862 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baker Lake (YBK) to Wemindji (YNC) is 3584 miles / 5768 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 59 minutes.

Baker Lake Airport – Wemindji Airport

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Distance from Baker Lake to Wemindji

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 991.924 miles
  • 1596.346 kilometers
  • 861.958 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
  • 989.529 miles
  • 1592.492 kilometers
  • 859.877 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 Baker Lake to Wemindji?

The estimated flight time from Baker Lake Airport to Wemindji Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baker Lake Airport (YBK) and Wemindji Airport (YNC)

On average, flying from Baker Lake to Wemindji generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Baker Lake to Wemindji

See the map of the shortest flight path between Baker Lake Airport (YBK) and Wemindji Airport (YNC).

Airport information

Origin Baker Lake Airport
City: Baker Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YBK
ICAO Code: CYBK
Coordinates: 64°17′56″N, 96°4′40″W
Destination Wemindji Airport
City: Wemindji
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YNC
ICAO Code: CYNC
Coordinates: 53°0′38″N, 78°49′51″W