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How far is Yellowknife from Reno, NV?

The distance between Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 1603 miles / 2580 kilometers / 1393 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reno (RNO) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 2366 miles / 3807 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 19 minutes.

Reno–Tahoe International Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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1603
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2580
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1393
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Distance from Reno to Yellowknife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1603.008 miles
  • 2579.792 kilometers
  • 1392.976 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
  • 1602.208 miles
  • 2578.504 kilometers
  • 1392.281 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 Reno to Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Reno–Tahoe International Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Reno to Yellowknife generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Reno to Yellowknife

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).

Airport information

Origin Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″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