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How far is Kimmirut from Grande Prairie?

The distance between Grande Prairie (Grande Prairie Airport) and Kimmirut (Kimmirut Airport) is 1779 miles / 2862 kilometers / 1546 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grande Prairie (YQU) to Kimmirut (YLC) is 4171 miles / 6712 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 112 hours 45 minutes.

Grande Prairie Airport – Kimmirut Airport

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1779
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1546
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Distance from Grande Prairie to Kimmirut

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grande Prairie to Kimmirut. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1778.549 miles
  • 2862.298 kilometers
  • 1545.517 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
  • 1772.486 miles
  • 2852.540 kilometers
  • 1540.249 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 Grande Prairie to Kimmirut?

The estimated flight time from Grande Prairie Airport to Kimmirut Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) and Kimmirut Airport (YLC)

On average, flying from Grande Prairie to Kimmirut generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 437 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grande Prairie to Kimmirut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) and Kimmirut Airport (YLC).

Airport information

Origin Grande Prairie Airport
City: Grande Prairie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQU
ICAO Code: CYQU
Coordinates: 55°10′46″N, 118°53′6″W
Destination Kimmirut Airport
City: Kimmirut
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLC
ICAO Code: CYLC
Coordinates: 62°50′59″N, 69°52′59″W