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How far is Yellowknife from Elko, NV?

The distance between Elko (Elko Regional Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 1497 miles / 2409 kilometers / 1301 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Elko (EKO) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 2078 miles / 3344 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 40 minutes.

Elko Regional Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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1497
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2409
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1301
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Distance from Elko to Yellowknife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1496.929 miles
  • 2409.073 kilometers
  • 1300.795 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
  • 1496.082 miles
  • 2407.710 kilometers
  • 1300.059 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 Elko to Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Elko Regional Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Elko Regional Airport (EKO) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Elko to Yellowknife generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Elko to Yellowknife

See the map of the shortest flight path between Elko Regional Airport (EKO) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).

Airport information

Origin Elko Regional Airport
City: Elko, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EKO
ICAO Code: KEKO
Coordinates: 40°49′29″N, 115°47′31″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