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How far is Whitehorse from Quaqtaq?

The distance between Quaqtaq (Quaqtaq Airport) and Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) is 2116 miles / 3405 kilometers / 1839 nautical miles.

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

Quaqtaq Airport – Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport

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Distance from Quaqtaq to Whitehorse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2115.734 miles
  • 3404.944 kilometers
  • 1838.523 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
  • 2107.969 miles
  • 3392.447 kilometers
  • 1831.775 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 Quaqtaq to Whitehorse?

The estimated flight time from Quaqtaq Airport to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) and Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)

On average, flying from Quaqtaq to Whitehorse generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 509 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Quaqtaq to Whitehorse

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

Airport information

Origin Quaqtaq Airport
City: Quaqtaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQC
ICAO Code: CYHA
Coordinates: 61°2′47″N, 69°37′4″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