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How far is Sioux Lookout from Fort Chipewyan?

The distance between Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) and Sioux Lookout (Sioux Lookout Airport) is 973 miles / 1566 kilometers / 845 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Chipewyan (YPY) to Sioux Lookout (YXL) is 1494 miles / 2404 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 16 minutes.

Fort Chipewyan Airport – Sioux Lookout Airport

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Distance from Fort Chipewyan to Sioux Lookout

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 972.913 miles
  • 1565.752 kilometers
  • 845.439 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
  • 970.516 miles
  • 1561.895 kilometers
  • 843.356 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 Sioux Lookout?

The estimated flight time from Fort Chipewyan Airport to Sioux Lookout Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL)

On average, flying from Fort Chipewyan to Sioux Lookout generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 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 Sioux Lookout

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL).

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 Sioux Lookout Airport
City: Sioux Lookout
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXL
ICAO Code: CYXL
Coordinates: 50°6′50″N, 91°54′19″W