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How far is Goose Bay from Yellowknife?

The distance between Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) and Goose Bay (CFB Goose Bay) is 2020 miles / 3252 kilometers / 1756 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yellowknife (YZF) to Goose Bay (YYR) is 4266 miles / 6866 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 89 hours 34 minutes.

Yellowknife Airport – CFB Goose Bay

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1756
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Distance from Yellowknife to Goose Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2020.389 miles
  • 3251.501 kilometers
  • 1755.670 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
  • 2013.684 miles
  • 3240.710 kilometers
  • 1749.843 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 Goose Bay?

The estimated flight time from Yellowknife Airport to CFB Goose Bay is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yellowknife Airport (YZF) and CFB Goose Bay (YYR)

On average, flying from Yellowknife to Goose Bay generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 485 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 Goose Bay

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

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 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