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How far is Yellowknife from Halifax?

The distance between Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 2333 miles / 3755 kilometers / 2027 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Halifax (YHZ) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 3846 miles / 6190 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 36 minutes.

Halifax Stanfield International Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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2333
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2027
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Distance from Halifax to Yellowknife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2333.080 miles
  • 3754.729 kilometers
  • 2027.391 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
  • 2326.989 miles
  • 3744.926 kilometers
  • 2022.099 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 Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Halifax to Yellowknife generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 564 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 Yellowknife

See the map of the shortest flight path between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).

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 Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W