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How far is Nakina from Yellowknife?

The distance between Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) and Nakina (Nakina Airport) is 1346 miles / 2165 kilometers / 1169 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yellowknife (YZF) to Nakina (YQN) is 2405 miles / 3870 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 51 minutes.

Yellowknife Airport – Nakina Airport

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1346
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2165
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1169
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Distance from Yellowknife to Nakina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1345.523 miles
  • 2165.409 kilometers
  • 1169.227 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
  • 1342.035 miles
  • 2159.796 kilometers
  • 1166.196 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 Yellowknife to Nakina?

The estimated flight time from Yellowknife Airport to Nakina Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yellowknife Airport (YZF) and Nakina Airport (YQN)

On average, flying from Yellowknife to Nakina generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yellowknife to Nakina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yellowknife Airport (YZF) and Nakina Airport (YQN).

Airport information

Origin Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W
Destination Nakina Airport
City: Nakina
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQN
ICAO Code: CYQN
Coordinates: 50°10′58″N, 86°41′47″W