How far is Whitehorse from Vancouver?
The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) is 923 miles / 1486 kilometers / 802 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Whitehorse (YXY) is 1589 miles / 2558 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 10 minutes.
Vancouver International Airport – Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
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Distance from Vancouver to Whitehorse
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Whitehorse. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 923.265 miles
- 1485.851 kilometers
- 802.296 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- 921.697 miles
- 1483.328 kilometers
- 800.933 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 Vancouver to Whitehorse?
The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Whitehorse?
Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)
On average, flying from Vancouver to Whitehorse generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Whitehorse
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY).
Airport information
| Origin | Vancouver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YVR |
| ICAO Code: | CYVR |
| Coordinates: | 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W |
| Destination | Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whitehorse |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YXY |
| ICAO Code: | CYXY |
| Coordinates: | 60°42′34″N, 135°4′1″W |
Airlines flying from Vancouver (YVR) to Whitehorse (YXY)
| Air Canada |
| Air North |