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How far is Norman Wells from Resolute Bay?

The distance between Resolute Bay (Resolute Bay Airport) and Norman Wells (Norman Wells Airport) is 977 miles / 1573 kilometers / 849 nautical miles.

Resolute Bay Airport – Norman Wells Airport

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Distance from Resolute Bay to Norman Wells

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Resolute Bay to Norman Wells. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 977.428 miles
  • 1573.018 kilometers
  • 849.362 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
  • 973.807 miles
  • 1567.191 kilometers
  • 846.215 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 Resolute Bay to Norman Wells?

The estimated flight time from Resolute Bay Airport to Norman Wells Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Resolute Bay Airport (YRB) and Norman Wells Airport (YVQ)

On average, flying from Resolute Bay to Norman Wells generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Resolute Bay to Norman Wells

See the map of the shortest flight path between Resolute Bay Airport (YRB) and Norman Wells Airport (YVQ).

Airport information

Origin Resolute Bay Airport
City: Resolute Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRB
ICAO Code: CYRB
Coordinates: 74°43′0″N, 94°58′9″W
Destination Norman Wells Airport
City: Norman Wells
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVQ
ICAO Code: CYVQ
Coordinates: 65°16′53″N, 126°47′52″W