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How far is Yellowknife from Wemindji?

The distance between Wemindji (Wemindji Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 1446 miles / 2328 kilometers / 1257 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wemindji (YNC) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 3285 miles / 5286 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 43 minutes.

Wemindji Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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1446
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2328
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1257
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Distance from Wemindji to Yellowknife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1446.274 miles
  • 2327.553 kilometers
  • 1256.778 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
  • 1441.782 miles
  • 2320.324 kilometers
  • 1252.875 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 Wemindji to Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Wemindji Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wemindji Airport (YNC) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Wemindji to Yellowknife generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wemindji to Yellowknife

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wemindji Airport (YNC) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).

Airport information

Origin Wemindji Airport
City: Wemindji
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YNC
ICAO Code: CYNC
Coordinates: 53°0′38″N, 78°49′51″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