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How far is Lijiang from Whitehorse?

The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) is 5662 miles / 9112 kilometers / 4920 nautical miles.

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Lijiang Sanyi International Airport

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Distance from Whitehorse to Lijiang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5662.211 miles
  • 9112.446 kilometers
  • 4920.327 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
  • 5651.114 miles
  • 9094.586 kilometers
  • 4910.684 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 Lijiang?

The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is 11 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)

On average, flying from Whitehorse to Lijiang generates about 671 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 671 kilograms equals 1 480 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Whitehorse to Lijiang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG).

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 Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
City: Lijiang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LJG
ICAO Code: ZPLJ
Coordinates: 26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″E