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How far is Resolute Bay from Norman Wells?

The distance between Norman Wells (Norman Wells Airport) and Resolute Bay (Resolute Bay Airport) is 977 miles / 1573 kilometers / 849 nautical miles.

Norman Wells Airport – Resolute Bay Airport

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Distance from Norman Wells to Resolute Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 977.428 miles
  • 1573.018 kilometers
  • 849.362 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
  • 973.807 miles
  • 1567.191 kilometers
  • 846.215 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 Resolute Bay?

The estimated flight time from Norman Wells Airport to Resolute Bay Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) and Resolute Bay Airport (YRB)

On average, flying from Norman Wells to Resolute Bay generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Norman Wells to Resolute Bay

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

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 Resolute Bay Airport
City: Resolute Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRB
ICAO Code: CYRB
Coordinates: 74°43′0″N, 94°58′9″W