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How far is Washington D.C. from Whitehorse?

The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 2855 miles / 4595 kilometers / 2481 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whitehorse (YXY) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 3590 miles / 5778 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 52 minutes.

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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Distance from Whitehorse to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2855.387 miles
  • 4595.300 kilometers
  • 2481.263 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
  • 2848.971 miles
  • 4584.975 kilometers
  • 2475.688 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 Whitehorse to Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 5 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Whitehorse to Washington D.C. generates about 317 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 317 kilograms equals 699 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whitehorse to Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W