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How far is Narsarsuaq from Whitehorse?

The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) is 2778 miles / 4470 kilometers / 2414 nautical miles.

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Narsarsuaq Airport

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Distance from Whitehorse to Narsarsuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2777.522 miles
  • 4469.988 kilometers
  • 2413.600 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
  • 2767.330 miles
  • 4453.586 kilometers
  • 2404.744 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 Narsarsuaq?

The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Narsarsuaq Airport is 5 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK)

On average, flying from Whitehorse to Narsarsuaq generates about 308 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 308 kilograms equals 679 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Whitehorse to Narsarsuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK).

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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 Narsarsuaq Airport
City: Narsarsuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: UAK
ICAO Code: BGBW
Coordinates: 61°9′37″N, 45°25′33″W