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How far is Grande Prairie from Kangiqsujuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) and Grande Prairie (Grande Prairie Airport) is 1722 miles / 2771 kilometers / 1496 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) to Grande Prairie (YQU) is 2966 miles / 4773 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 21 minutes.

Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport – Grande Prairie Airport

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Distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Grande Prairie

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Grande Prairie. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1721.933 miles
  • 2771.182 kilometers
  • 1496.319 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
  • 1716.052 miles
  • 2761.718 kilometers
  • 1491.208 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 Kangiqsujuaq to Grande Prairie?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to Grande Prairie Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)

On average, flying from Kangiqsujuaq to Grande Prairie generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangiqsujuaq to Grande Prairie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Grande Prairie Airport (YQU).

Airport information

Origin Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
City: Kangiqsujuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWB
ICAO Code: CYKG
Coordinates: 61°35′18″N, 71°55′45″W
Destination Grande Prairie Airport
City: Grande Prairie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQU
ICAO Code: CYQU
Coordinates: 55°10′46″N, 118°53′6″W