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How far is Cape Dorset from Wollaston Lake?

The distance between Wollaston Lake (Wollaston Lake Airport) and Cape Dorset (Cape Dorset Airport) is 977 miles / 1572 kilometers / 849 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wollaston Lake (ZWL) to Cape Dorset (YTE) is 2801 miles / 4508 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 41 minutes.

Wollaston Lake Airport – Cape Dorset Airport

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Distance from Wollaston Lake to Cape Dorset

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wollaston Lake to Cape Dorset. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 977.055 miles
  • 1572.418 kilometers
  • 849.038 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
  • 973.747 miles
  • 1567.094 kilometers
  • 846.163 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 Wollaston Lake to Cape Dorset?

The estimated flight time from Wollaston Lake Airport to Cape Dorset Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wollaston Lake Airport (ZWL) and Cape Dorset Airport (YTE)

On average, flying from Wollaston Lake to Cape Dorset generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wollaston Lake to Cape Dorset

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wollaston Lake Airport (ZWL) and Cape Dorset Airport (YTE).

Airport information

Origin Wollaston Lake Airport
City: Wollaston Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZWL
ICAO Code: CZWL
Coordinates: 58°6′24″N, 103°10′19″W
Destination Cape Dorset Airport
City: Cape Dorset
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTE
ICAO Code: CYTE
Coordinates: 64°13′48″N, 76°31′36″W