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How far is Chevak, AK, from Whitehorse?

The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Chevak (Chevak Airport) is 1014 miles / 1632 kilometers / 881 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whitehorse (YXY) to Chevak (VAK) is 1389 miles / 2236 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 103 hours 42 minutes.

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Chevak Airport

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Distance from Whitehorse to Chevak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1014.291 miles
  • 1632.343 kilometers
  • 881.395 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
  • 1010.559 miles
  • 1626.337 kilometers
  • 878.152 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 Chevak?

The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Chevak Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Chevak Airport (VAK)

On average, flying from Whitehorse to Chevak generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 334 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 Chevak

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

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 Chevak Airport
City: Chevak, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VAK
ICAO Code: PAVA
Coordinates: 61°32′1″N, 165°35′2″W