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How far is Portland, ME, from Whitehorse?

The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 2851 miles / 4589 kilometers / 2478 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whitehorse (YXY) to Portland (PWM) is 3889 miles / 6258 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 55 minutes.

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Portland International Jetport

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Distance from Whitehorse to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2851.337 miles
  • 4588.782 kilometers
  • 2477.744 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
  • 2843.539 miles
  • 4576.233 kilometers
  • 2470.968 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 Portland?

The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Portland International Jetport is 5 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Portland International Jetport (PWM)

On average, flying from Whitehorse to Portland generates about 317 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 317 kilograms equals 698 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 Portland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Portland International Jetport (PWM).

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 Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W