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How far is Cape Dorset from Halifax?

The distance between Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) and Cape Dorset (Cape Dorset Airport) is 1430 miles / 2302 kilometers / 1243 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Halifax (YHZ) to Cape Dorset (YTE) is 1845 miles / 2969 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 48 minutes.

Halifax Stanfield International Airport – Cape Dorset Airport

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1430
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Distance from Halifax to Cape Dorset

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1430.394 miles
  • 2301.996 kilometers
  • 1242.978 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
  • 1428.494 miles
  • 2298.938 kilometers
  • 1241.327 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 Halifax to Cape Dorset?

The estimated flight time from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Cape Dorset Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Cape Dorset Airport (YTE)

On average, flying from Halifax to Cape Dorset generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Halifax to Cape Dorset

See the map of the shortest flight path between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Cape Dorset Airport (YTE).

Airport information

Origin Halifax Stanfield International Airport
City: Halifax
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHZ
ICAO Code: CYHZ
Coordinates: 44°52′50″N, 63°30′30″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