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How far is Sanikiluaq from Island Lake?

The distance between Island Lake (Island Lake Airport) and Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) is 636 miles / 1023 kilometers / 552 nautical miles.

Island Lake Airport – Sanikiluaq Airport

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Distance from Island Lake to Sanikiluaq

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Island Lake to Sanikiluaq. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 635.636 miles
  • 1022.957 kilometers
  • 552.352 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
  • 633.610 miles
  • 1019.696 kilometers
  • 550.592 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 Island Lake to Sanikiluaq?

The estimated flight time from Island Lake Airport to Sanikiluaq Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Island Lake Airport (YIV) and Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK)

On average, flying from Island Lake to Sanikiluaq generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 258 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Island Lake to Sanikiluaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Island Lake Airport (YIV) and Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK).

Airport information

Origin Island Lake Airport
City: Island Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YIV
ICAO Code: CYIV
Coordinates: 53°51′25″N, 94°39′12″W
Destination Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″W