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How far is Goose Bay from Fort Chipewyan?

The distance between Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) and Goose Bay (CFB Goose Bay) is 1949 miles / 3137 kilometers / 1694 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Chipewyan (YPY) to Goose Bay (YYR) is 3713 miles / 5975 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 16 minutes.

Fort Chipewyan Airport – CFB Goose Bay

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1949
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3137
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1694
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Distance from Fort Chipewyan to Goose Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1949.404 miles
  • 3137.262 kilometers
  • 1693.986 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
  • 1942.900 miles
  • 3126.794 kilometers
  • 1688.334 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 Goose Bay?

The estimated flight time from Fort Chipewyan Airport to CFB Goose Bay is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and CFB Goose Bay (YYR)

On average, flying from Fort Chipewyan to Goose Bay generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 469 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 Goose Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and CFB Goose Bay (YYR).

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 CFB Goose Bay
City: Goose Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYR
ICAO Code: CYYR
Coordinates: 53°19′9″N, 60°25′32″W