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How far is Sanikiluaq from Cape Dorset?

The distance between Cape Dorset (Cape Dorset Airport) and Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) is 541 miles / 870 kilometers / 470 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cape Dorset (YTE) to Sanikiluaq (YSK) is 470 miles / 757 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 23 minutes.

Cape Dorset Airport – Sanikiluaq Airport

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Distance from Cape Dorset to Sanikiluaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 540.517 miles
  • 869.877 kilometers
  • 469.696 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
  • 539.410 miles
  • 868.096 kilometers
  • 468.734 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 Cape Dorset to Sanikiluaq?

The estimated flight time from Cape Dorset Airport to Sanikiluaq Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cape Dorset and Sanikiluaq?

There is no time difference between Cape Dorset and Sanikiluaq.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Dorset Airport (YTE) and Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK)

On average, flying from Cape Dorset to Sanikiluaq generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 231 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cape Dorset to Sanikiluaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Dorset Airport (YTE) and Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK).

Airport information

Origin Cape Dorset Airport
City: Cape Dorset
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTE
ICAO Code: CYTE
Coordinates: 64°13′48″N, 76°31′36″W
Destination Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″W