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How far is Cape Dorset from Nain?

The distance between Nain (Nain Airport) and Cape Dorset (Cape Dorset Airport) is 732 miles / 1179 kilometers / 636 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nain (YDP) to Cape Dorset (YTE) is 2565 miles / 4128 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 90 hours 30 minutes.

Nain Airport – Cape Dorset Airport

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732
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1179
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636
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Distance from Nain to Cape Dorset

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 732.433 miles
  • 1178.737 kilometers
  • 636.467 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
  • 730.401 miles
  • 1175.467 kilometers
  • 634.701 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 Cape Dorset?

The estimated flight time from Nain Airport to Cape Dorset Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nain Airport (YDP) and Cape Dorset Airport (YTE)

On average, flying from Nain to Cape Dorset generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 282 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 Cape Dorset

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nain Airport (YDP) and Cape Dorset Airport (YTE).

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 Cape Dorset Airport
City: Cape Dorset
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTE
ICAO Code: CYTE
Coordinates: 64°13′48″N, 76°31′36″W