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How far is Whitehorse from Nakina?

The distance between Nakina (Nakina Airport) and Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) is 1982 miles / 3190 kilometers / 1722 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nakina (YQN) to Whitehorse (YXY) is 2708 miles / 4358 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 25 minutes.

Nakina Airport – Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport

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3190
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1722
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Distance from Nakina to Whitehorse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1981.991 miles
  • 3189.705 kilometers
  • 1722.303 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
  • 1975.887 miles
  • 3179.882 kilometers
  • 1716.999 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 Nakina to Whitehorse?

The estimated flight time from Nakina Airport to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nakina Airport (YQN) and Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)

On average, flying from Nakina to Whitehorse generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 476 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nakina to Whitehorse

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

Airport information

Origin Nakina Airport
City: Nakina
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQN
ICAO Code: CYQN
Coordinates: 50°10′58″N, 86°41′47″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