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How far is Whitehorse from Sanikiluaq?

The distance between Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) and Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) is 1973 miles / 3176 kilometers / 1715 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Whitehorse (YXY) is 3652 miles / 5878 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 3 minutes.

Sanikiluaq Airport – Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport

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Distance from Sanikiluaq to Whitehorse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1973.421 miles
  • 3175.913 kilometers
  • 1714.856 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
  • 1966.485 miles
  • 3164.751 kilometers
  • 1708.829 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 Sanikiluaq to Whitehorse?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)

On average, flying from Sanikiluaq to Whitehorse generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanikiluaq to Whitehorse

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

Airport information

Origin Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″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