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How far is Chesterfield Inlet from Sanikiluaq?

The distance between Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) and Chesterfield Inlet (Chesterfield Inlet Airport) is 616 miles / 991 kilometers / 535 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Chesterfield Inlet (YCS) is 2255 miles / 3629 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 56 minutes.

Sanikiluaq Airport – Chesterfield Inlet Airport

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Distance from Sanikiluaq to Chesterfield Inlet

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sanikiluaq to Chesterfield Inlet. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 615.662 miles
  • 990.813 kilometers
  • 534.996 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
  • 614.043 miles
  • 988.206 kilometers
  • 533.589 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 Sanikiluaq to Chesterfield Inlet?

The estimated flight time from Sanikiluaq Airport to Chesterfield Inlet Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Chesterfield Inlet Airport (YCS)

On average, flying from Sanikiluaq to Chesterfield Inlet generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 253 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanikiluaq to Chesterfield Inlet

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Chesterfield Inlet Airport (YCS).

Airport information

Origin Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″W
Destination Chesterfield Inlet Airport
City: Chesterfield Inlet
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCS
ICAO Code: CYCS
Coordinates: 63°20′48″N, 90°43′51″W