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How far is Island Lake from Sanikiluaq?

The distance between Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) and Island Lake (Island Lake Airport) is 636 miles / 1023 kilometers / 552 nautical miles.

Sanikiluaq Airport – Island Lake Airport

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Distance from Sanikiluaq to Island Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 635.636 miles
  • 1022.957 kilometers
  • 552.352 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
  • 633.610 miles
  • 1019.696 kilometers
  • 550.592 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 Island Lake?

The estimated flight time from Sanikiluaq Airport to Island Lake Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Island Lake Airport (YIV)

On average, flying from Sanikiluaq to Island Lake generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 258 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sanikiluaq to Island Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Island Lake Airport (YIV).

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 Island Lake Airport
City: Island Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YIV
ICAO Code: CYIV
Coordinates: 53°51′25″N, 94°39′12″W