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How far is Arctic Bay from Fort Chipewyan?

The distance between Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) and Arctic Bay (Arctic Bay Airport) is 1211 miles / 1949 kilometers / 1052 nautical miles.

Fort Chipewyan Airport – Arctic Bay Airport

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Distance from Fort Chipewyan to Arctic Bay

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Chipewyan to Arctic Bay. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1211.093 miles
  • 1949.065 kilometers
  • 1052.411 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
  • 1207.306 miles
  • 1942.970 kilometers
  • 1049.120 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 Fort Chipewyan to Arctic Bay?

The estimated flight time from Fort Chipewyan Airport to Arctic Bay Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Arctic Bay Airport (YAB)

On average, flying from Fort Chipewyan to Arctic Bay generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fort Chipewyan to Arctic Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Arctic Bay Airport (YAB).

Airport information

Origin Fort Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″W
Destination Arctic Bay Airport
City: Arctic Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAB
ICAO Code: CYAB
Coordinates: 73°0′20″N, 85°2′33″W