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How far is Fort Chipewyan from Fort Albany?

The distance between Fort Albany (Fort Albany Airport) and Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) is 1229 miles / 1979 kilometers / 1068 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Albany (YFA) to Fort Chipewyan (YPY) is 2335 miles / 3758 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 22 minutes.

Fort Albany Airport – Fort Chipewyan Airport

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1229
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1979
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1068
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Distance from Fort Albany to Fort Chipewyan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1229.383 miles
  • 1978.500 kilometers
  • 1068.305 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
  • 1225.585 miles
  • 1972.388 kilometers
  • 1065.004 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 Fort Albany to Fort Chipewyan?

The estimated flight time from Fort Albany Airport to Fort Chipewyan Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Albany Airport (YFA) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY)

On average, flying from Fort Albany to Fort Chipewyan generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 358 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Fort Albany Airport
City: Fort Albany
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFA
ICAO Code: CYFA
Coordinates: 52°12′5″N, 81°41′48″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