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How far is Eastmain River from Fort Chipewyan?

The distance between Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) and Eastmain River (Eastmain River Airport) is 1342 miles / 2159 kilometers / 1166 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Chipewyan (YPY) to Eastmain River (ZEM) is 2636 miles / 4242 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 26 minutes.

Fort Chipewyan Airport – Eastmain River Airport

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2159
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Distance from Fort Chipewyan to Eastmain River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1341.695 miles
  • 2159.249 kilometers
  • 1165.901 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
  • 1337.483 miles
  • 2152.471 kilometers
  • 1162.241 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 Eastmain River?

The estimated flight time from Fort Chipewyan Airport to Eastmain River Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Eastmain River Airport (ZEM)

On average, flying from Fort Chipewyan to Eastmain River generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 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 Eastmain River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Eastmain River Airport (ZEM).

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 Eastmain River Airport
City: Eastmain River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZEM
ICAO Code: CZEM
Coordinates: 52°13′35″N, 78°31′20″W