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How far is Swan River from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Swan River (Swan River Airport) is 587 miles / 945 kilometers / 510 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Swan River (ZJN) is 746 miles / 1200 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 41 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Swan River Airport

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Distance from Thunder Bay to Swan River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 587.158 miles
  • 944.940 kilometers
  • 510.227 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
  • 585.656 miles
  • 942.522 kilometers
  • 508.921 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 Swan River?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Swan River Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Swan River Airport (ZJN)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Swan River generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 245 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 Swan River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Swan River Airport (ZJN).

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 Swan River Airport
City: Swan River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZJN
ICAO Code: CZJN
Coordinates: 52°7′14″N, 101°14′9″W