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How far is Whitehorse from Iqaluit?

The distance between Iqaluit (Iqaluit Airport) and Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) is 2061 miles / 3317 kilometers / 1791 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Iqaluit (YFB) to Whitehorse (YXY) is 5116 miles / 8234 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 131 hours 11 minutes.

Iqaluit Airport – Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport

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Distance from Iqaluit to Whitehorse

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Iqaluit to Whitehorse. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2060.982 miles
  • 3316.829 kilometers
  • 1790.945 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
  • 2053.315 miles
  • 3304.490 kilometers
  • 1784.282 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 Iqaluit to Whitehorse?

The estimated flight time from Iqaluit Airport to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)

On average, flying from Iqaluit to Whitehorse generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 495 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Iqaluit to Whitehorse

See the map of the shortest flight path between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY).

Airport information

Origin Iqaluit Airport
City: Iqaluit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFB
ICAO Code: CYFB
Coordinates: 63°45′23″N, 68°33′20″W
Destination Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
City: Whitehorse
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXY
ICAO Code: CYXY
Coordinates: 60°42′34″N, 135°4′1″W