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How far is Kimmirut from Whitehorse?

The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Kimmirut (Kimmirut Airport) is 2051 miles / 3300 kilometers / 1782 nautical miles.

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

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Kimmirut Airport

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Distance from Whitehorse to Kimmirut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2050.696 miles
  • 3300.275 kilometers
  • 1782.006 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
  • 2043.095 miles
  • 3288.042 kilometers
  • 1775.401 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 Kimmirut?

The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Kimmirut Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Kimmirut Airport (YLC)

On average, flying from Whitehorse to Kimmirut generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 492 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 Kimmirut

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

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 Kimmirut Airport
City: Kimmirut
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLC
ICAO Code: CYLC
Coordinates: 62°50′59″N, 69°52′59″W