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How far is Thunder Bay from Kugluktuk?

The distance between Kugluktuk (Kugluktuk Airport) and Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) is 1619 miles / 2605 kilometers / 1407 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kugluktuk (YCO) to Thunder Bay (YQT) is 2598 miles / 4181 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 48 minutes.

Kugluktuk Airport – Thunder Bay International Airport

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Distance from Kugluktuk to Thunder Bay

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kugluktuk to Thunder Bay. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1618.649 miles
  • 2604.963 kilometers
  • 1406.568 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
  • 1615.112 miles
  • 2599.270 kilometers
  • 1403.494 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 Kugluktuk to Thunder Bay?

The estimated flight time from Kugluktuk Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kugluktuk Airport (YCO) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

On average, flying from Kugluktuk to Thunder Bay generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 413 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kugluktuk to Thunder Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kugluktuk Airport (YCO) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).

Airport information

Origin Kugluktuk Airport
City: Kugluktuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCO
ICAO Code: CYCO
Coordinates: 67°49′0″N, 115°8′38″W
Destination Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W