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How far is Gjoa Haven from Sanikiluaq?

The distance between Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) and Gjoa Haven (Gjoa Haven Airport) is 984 miles / 1584 kilometers / 855 nautical miles.

Sanikiluaq Airport – Gjoa Haven Airport

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Distance from Sanikiluaq to Gjoa Haven

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 984.250 miles
  • 1583.997 kilometers
  • 855.290 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
  • 981.591 miles
  • 1579.717 kilometers
  • 852.979 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 Gjoa Haven?

The estimated flight time from Sanikiluaq Airport to Gjoa Haven Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK)

On average, flying from Sanikiluaq to Gjoa Haven generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sanikiluaq to Gjoa Haven

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK).

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 Gjoa Haven Airport
City: Gjoa Haven
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHK
ICAO Code: CYHK
Coordinates: 68°38′8″N, 95°50′58″W