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How far is Whitehorse from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) is 1976 miles / 3180 kilometers / 1717 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Whitehorse (YXY) is 2510 miles / 4039 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 53 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport

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Distance from Thunder Bay to Whitehorse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1975.720 miles
  • 3179.613 kilometers
  • 1716.853 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
  • 1969.999 miles
  • 3170.406 kilometers
  • 1711.882 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 Thunder Bay to Whitehorse?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Whitehorse generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to Whitehorse

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY).

Airport information

Origin Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W
Destination 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