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How far is Arctic Bay from Norman Wells?

The distance between Norman Wells (Norman Wells Airport) and Arctic Bay (Arctic Bay Airport) is 1129 miles / 1818 kilometers / 981 nautical miles.

Norman Wells Airport – Arctic Bay Airport

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Distance from Norman Wells to Arctic Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1129.467 miles
  • 1817.701 kilometers
  • 981.480 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
  • 1125.132 miles
  • 1810.725 kilometers
  • 977.713 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 Norman Wells to Arctic Bay?

The estimated flight time from Norman Wells Airport to Arctic Bay Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) and Arctic Bay Airport (YAB)

On average, flying from Norman Wells to Arctic Bay generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Norman Wells to Arctic Bay

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Arctic Bay Airport
City: Arctic Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAB
ICAO Code: CYAB
Coordinates: 73°0′20″N, 85°2′33″W