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How far is Wabush from Fort Chipewyan?

The distance between Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) and Wabush (Wabush Airport) is 1735 miles / 2792 kilometers / 1508 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Chipewyan (YPY) to Wabush (YWK) is 3382 miles / 5443 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 36 minutes.

Fort Chipewyan Airport – Wabush Airport

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1735
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2792
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1508
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Distance from Fort Chipewyan to Wabush

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1734.966 miles
  • 2792.157 kilometers
  • 1507.644 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
  • 1729.259 miles
  • 2782.973 kilometers
  • 1502.685 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 Wabush?

The estimated flight time from Fort Chipewyan Airport to Wabush Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Wabush Airport (YWK)

On average, flying from Fort Chipewyan to Wabush generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 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 Wabush

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

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 Wabush Airport
City: Wabush
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWK
ICAO Code: CYWK
Coordinates: 52°55′18″N, 66°51′51″W