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How far is Whitehorse from Kangiqsujuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) and Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) is 2030 miles / 3267 kilometers / 1764 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) to Whitehorse (YXY) is 3913 miles / 6298 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 51 minutes.

Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport – Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport

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Distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Whitehorse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2030.170 miles
  • 3267.242 kilometers
  • 1764.170 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
  • 2022.693 miles
  • 3255.210 kilometers
  • 1757.673 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 Kangiqsujuaq to Whitehorse?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)

On average, flying from Kangiqsujuaq to Whitehorse generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 487 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangiqsujuaq to Whitehorse

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY).

Airport information

Origin Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
City: Kangiqsujuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWB
ICAO Code: CYKG
Coordinates: 61°35′18″N, 71°55′45″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