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How far is Fort Chipewyan from Nain?

The distance between Nain (Nain Airport) and Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) is 1798 miles / 2894 kilometers / 1563 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nain (YDP) to Fort Chipewyan (YPY) is 4255 miles / 6847 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 117 hours 7 minutes.

Nain Airport – Fort Chipewyan Airport

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1798
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2894
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1563
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Distance from Nain to Fort Chipewyan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1798.159 miles
  • 2893.856 kilometers
  • 1562.557 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
  • 1791.881 miles
  • 2883.753 kilometers
  • 1557.102 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 Nain to Fort Chipewyan?

The estimated flight time from Nain Airport to Fort Chipewyan Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nain Airport (YDP) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY)

On average, flying from Nain to Fort Chipewyan generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nain to Fort Chipewyan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nain Airport (YDP) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY).

Airport information

Origin Nain Airport
City: Nain
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDP
ICAO Code: CYDP
Coordinates: 56°32′57″N, 61°40′49″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