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How far is Vancouver from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) is 1530 miles / 2462 kilometers / 1329 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Vancouver (CXH) is 2006 miles / 3228 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 54 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre

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1530
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2462
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1329
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Distance from Thunder Bay to Vancouver

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Thunder Bay to Vancouver. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1529.748 miles
  • 2461.890 kilometers
  • 1329.314 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
  • 1525.145 miles
  • 2454.483 kilometers
  • 1325.315 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 Thunder Bay to Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Vancouver generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 400 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH).

Airport information

Origin Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W
Destination Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W