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How far is Shantou from Whitehorse?

The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Shantou (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) is 5403 miles / 8695 kilometers / 4695 nautical miles.

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport

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Distance from Whitehorse to Shantou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5402.931 miles
  • 8695.175 kilometers
  • 4695.019 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
  • 5393.967 miles
  • 8680.748 kilometers
  • 4687.229 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 Shantou?

The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport is 10 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA)

On average, flying from Whitehorse to Shantou generates about 637 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 637 kilograms equals 1 404 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Whitehorse to Shantou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA).

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 Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport
City: Shantou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SWA
ICAO Code: ZGOW
Coordinates: 23°25′36″N, 116°45′43″E