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How far is Nain from Whitehorse?

The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Nain (Nain Airport) is 2525 miles / 4063 kilometers / 2194 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whitehorse (YXY) to Nain (YDP) is 5118 miles / 8237 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 131 hours 12 minutes.

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Nain Airport

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Distance from Whitehorse to Nain

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2524.591 miles
  • 4062.935 kilometers
  • 2193.809 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
  • 2515.684 miles
  • 4048.602 kilometers
  • 2186.070 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 Nain?

The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Nain Airport is 5 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Nain Airport (YDP)

On average, flying from Whitehorse to Nain generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 613 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 Nain

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

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 Nain Airport
City: Nain
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDP
ICAO Code: CYDP
Coordinates: 56°32′57″N, 61°40′49″W