How far is Yellowknife from Vancouver?
The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 977 miles / 1572 kilometers / 849 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 1480 miles / 2382 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 40 minutes.
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Distance from Vancouver to Yellowknife
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Yellowknife. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 977.001 miles
- 1572.330 kilometers
- 848.991 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- 975.515 miles
- 1569.939 kilometers
- 847.699 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 Yellowknife?
The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Yellowknife?
Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
On average, flying from Vancouver to Yellowknife 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 and driving directions from Vancouver to Yellowknife
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).
Airport information
| Origin | Vancouver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YVR |
| ICAO Code: | CYVR |
| Coordinates: | 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W |
| Destination | Yellowknife Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yellowknife |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YZF |
| ICAO Code: | CYZF |
| Coordinates: | 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W |