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How far is Arctic Bay from Goose Bay?

The distance between Goose Bay (CFB Goose Bay) and Arctic Bay (Arctic Bay Airport) is 1540 miles / 2478 kilometers / 1338 nautical miles.

CFB Goose Bay – Arctic Bay Airport

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1540
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2478
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1338
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Distance from Goose Bay to Arctic Bay

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Goose Bay to Arctic Bay. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1539.932 miles
  • 2478.281 kilometers
  • 1338.164 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
  • 1535.852 miles
  • 2471.715 kilometers
  • 1334.619 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 Goose Bay to Arctic Bay?

The estimated flight time from CFB Goose Bay to Arctic Bay Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Arctic Bay Airport (YAB)

On average, flying from Goose Bay to Arctic Bay generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Goose Bay to Arctic Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Arctic Bay Airport (YAB).

Airport information

Origin CFB Goose Bay
City: Goose Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYR
ICAO Code: CYYR
Coordinates: 53°19′9″N, 60°25′32″W
Destination Arctic Bay Airport
City: Arctic Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAB
ICAO Code: CYAB
Coordinates: 73°0′20″N, 85°2′33″W