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How far is Iqaluit from Whitehorse?

The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Iqaluit (Iqaluit Airport) is 2061 miles / 3317 kilometers / 1791 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whitehorse (YXY) to Iqaluit (YFB) is 5119 miles / 8238 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 131 hours 16 minutes.

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Iqaluit Airport

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Distance from Whitehorse to Iqaluit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2060.982 miles
  • 3316.829 kilometers
  • 1790.945 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
  • 2053.315 miles
  • 3304.490 kilometers
  • 1784.282 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 Iqaluit?

The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Iqaluit Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Iqaluit Airport (YFB)

On average, flying from Whitehorse to Iqaluit generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 495 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 Iqaluit

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

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 Iqaluit Airport
City: Iqaluit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFB
ICAO Code: CYFB
Coordinates: 63°45′23″N, 68°33′20″W