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How far is Whitehorse from Gander?

The distance between Gander (Gander International Airport) and Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) is 3099 miles / 4988 kilometers / 2693 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gander (YQX) to Whitehorse (YXY) is 5336 miles / 8587 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 115 hours 48 minutes.

Gander International Airport – Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport

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3099
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4988
Kilometers
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2693
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 22 min
Time Difference
4 h 30 min
CO2 emission
346 kg

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Distance from Gander to Whitehorse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3099.216 miles
  • 4987.704 kilometers
  • 2693.145 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
  • 3089.382 miles
  • 4971.878 kilometers
  • 2684.599 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 Gander to Whitehorse?

The estimated flight time from Gander International Airport to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport is 6 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)

On average, flying from Gander to Whitehorse generates about 346 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 346 kilograms equals 763 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gander to Whitehorse

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

Airport information

Origin Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″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