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How far is Whitehorse from Cape Dorset?

The distance between Cape Dorset (Cape Dorset Airport) and Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) is 1825 miles / 2936 kilometers / 1585 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cape Dorset (YTE) to Whitehorse (YXY) is 3913 miles / 6298 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 51 minutes.

Cape Dorset Airport – Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport

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1825
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2936
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1585
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Distance from Cape Dorset to Whitehorse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1824.533 miles
  • 2936.302 kilometers
  • 1585.476 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
  • 1817.744 miles
  • 2925.375 kilometers
  • 1579.576 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 Cape Dorset to Whitehorse?

The estimated flight time from Cape Dorset Airport to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Dorset Airport (YTE) and Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)

On average, flying from Cape Dorset to Whitehorse generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 445 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cape Dorset to Whitehorse

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Dorset Airport (YTE) and Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY).

Airport information

Origin Cape Dorset Airport
City: Cape Dorset
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTE
ICAO Code: CYTE
Coordinates: 64°13′48″N, 76°31′36″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