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How far is Calgary from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 1117 miles / 1797 kilometers / 970 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Calgary (YYC) is 1268 miles / 2040 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 41 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Calgary International Airport

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Distance from Thunder Bay to Calgary

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1116.689 miles
  • 1797.136 kilometers
  • 970.376 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
  • 1113.356 miles
  • 1791.772 kilometers
  • 967.480 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 Calgary?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Calgary International Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Calgary International Airport (YYC)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Calgary generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 347 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 Calgary

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

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 Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W