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How far is Kugluktuk from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Kugluktuk (Kugluktuk Airport) is 1619 miles / 2605 kilometers / 1407 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Kugluktuk (YCO) is 2595 miles / 4176 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 43 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Kugluktuk Airport

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Distance from Thunder Bay to Kugluktuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1618.649 miles
  • 2604.963 kilometers
  • 1406.568 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
  • 1615.112 miles
  • 2599.270 kilometers
  • 1403.494 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 Kugluktuk?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Kugluktuk Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Kugluktuk Airport (YCO)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Kugluktuk generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 413 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 Kugluktuk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Kugluktuk Airport (YCO).

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 Kugluktuk Airport
City: Kugluktuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCO
ICAO Code: CYCO
Coordinates: 67°49′0″N, 115°8′38″W