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How far is Sanikiluaq from Nain?

The distance between Nain (Nain Airport) and Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) is 670 miles / 1078 kilometers / 582 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nain (YDP) to Sanikiluaq (YSK) is 2304 miles / 3708 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 42 minutes.

Nain Airport – Sanikiluaq Airport

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670
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1078
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582
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Distance from Nain to Sanikiluaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 669.611 miles
  • 1077.634 kilometers
  • 581.876 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
  • 667.302 miles
  • 1073.919 kilometers
  • 579.870 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 Sanikiluaq?

The estimated flight time from Nain Airport to Sanikiluaq Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nain Airport (YDP) and Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK)

On average, flying from Nain to Sanikiluaq generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 267 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 Sanikiluaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nain Airport (YDP) and Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK).

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 Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″W