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How far is Yellowknife from Iqaluit?

The distance between Iqaluit (Iqaluit Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 1411 miles / 2271 kilometers / 1226 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Iqaluit (YFB) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 4809 miles / 7740 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 125 hours 31 minutes.

Iqaluit Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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1226
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Distance from Iqaluit to Yellowknife

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Iqaluit to Yellowknife. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1410.991 miles
  • 2270.770 kilometers
  • 1226.118 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
  • 1405.666 miles
  • 2262.199 kilometers
  • 1221.490 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 Iqaluit to Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Iqaluit Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Iqaluit to Yellowknife generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Iqaluit to Yellowknife

See the map of the shortest flight path between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).

Airport information

Origin Iqaluit Airport
City: Iqaluit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFB
ICAO Code: CYFB
Coordinates: 63°45′23″N, 68°33′20″W
Destination Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W