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How far is Kangirsuk from Fort Chipewyan?

The distance between Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) and Kangirsuk (Kangirsuk Airport) is 1431 miles / 2302 kilometers / 1243 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Chipewyan (YPY) to Kangirsuk (YKG) is 3106 miles / 4999 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 40 minutes.

Fort Chipewyan Airport – Kangirsuk Airport

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1431
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2302
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1243
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Distance from Fort Chipewyan to Kangirsuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1430.625 miles
  • 2302.367 kilometers
  • 1243.179 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
  • 1425.488 miles
  • 2294.101 kilometers
  • 1238.715 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 Kangirsuk?

The estimated flight time from Fort Chipewyan Airport to Kangirsuk Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Kangirsuk Airport (YKG)

On average, flying from Fort Chipewyan to Kangirsuk 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 Fort Chipewyan to Kangirsuk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Kangirsuk Airport (YKG).

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 Kangirsuk Airport
City: Kangirsuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKG
ICAO Code: CYAS
Coordinates: 60°1′37″N, 69°59′57″W