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How far is Sanikiluaq from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) is 1872 miles / 3012 kilometers / 1627 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Sanikiluaq (YSK) is 3155 miles / 5078 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 1 minutes.

Vancouver International Airport – Sanikiluaq Airport

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3012
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Distance from Vancouver to Sanikiluaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1871.826 miles
  • 3012.413 kilometers
  • 1626.573 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
  • 1866.105 miles
  • 3003.204 kilometers
  • 1621.601 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 Vancouver to Sanikiluaq?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Sanikiluaq Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Sanikiluaq generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 454 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Sanikiluaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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