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How far is Whitehorse from Kangirsuk?

The distance between Kangirsuk (Kangirsuk Airport) and Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) is 2139 miles / 3443 kilometers / 1859 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangirsuk (YKG) to Whitehorse (YXY) is 3963 miles / 6378 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 96 hours 32 minutes.

Kangirsuk Airport – Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport

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Distance from Kangirsuk to Whitehorse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2139.078 miles
  • 3442.513 kilometers
  • 1858.808 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
  • 2131.283 miles
  • 3429.968 kilometers
  • 1852.035 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 Kangirsuk to Whitehorse?

The estimated flight time from Kangirsuk Airport to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport is 4 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) and Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)

On average, flying from Kangirsuk to Whitehorse generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 515 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangirsuk to Whitehorse

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

Airport information

Origin Kangirsuk Airport
City: Kangirsuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKG
ICAO Code: CYAS
Coordinates: 60°1′37″N, 69°59′57″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