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How far is Yellowknife from Sioux Lookout?

The distance between Sioux Lookout (Sioux Lookout Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 1205 miles / 1940 kilometers / 1047 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux Lookout (YXL) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 2044 miles / 3289 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 28 minutes.

Sioux Lookout Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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1205
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1940
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1047
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Distance from Sioux Lookout to Yellowknife

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sioux Lookout to Yellowknife. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1205.263 miles
  • 1939.683 kilometers
  • 1047.345 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
  • 1202.401 miles
  • 1935.077 kilometers
  • 1044.858 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 Sioux Lookout to Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Lookout Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 2 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Sioux Lookout to Yellowknife generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 356 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sioux Lookout to Yellowknife

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).

Airport information

Origin Sioux Lookout Airport
City: Sioux Lookout
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXL
ICAO Code: CYXL
Coordinates: 50°6′50″N, 91°54′19″W
Destination Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W