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How far is Haines, AK, from Whale Cove?

The distance between Whale Cove (Whale Cove Airport) and Haines (Haines Airport) is 1442 miles / 2321 kilometers / 1253 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whale Cove (YXN) to Haines (HNS) is 2360 miles / 3798 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 58 minutes.

Whale Cove Airport – Haines Airport

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1442
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2321
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1253
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Distance from Whale Cove to Haines

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Whale Cove to Haines. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1442.055 miles
  • 2320.763 kilometers
  • 1253.112 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
  • 1436.820 miles
  • 2312.337 kilometers
  • 1248.562 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 Whale Cove to Haines?

The estimated flight time from Whale Cove Airport to Haines Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whale Cove Airport (YXN) and Haines Airport (HNS)

On average, flying from Whale Cove to Haines generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whale Cove to Haines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whale Cove Airport (YXN) and Haines Airport (HNS).

Airport information

Origin Whale Cove Airport
City: Whale Cove
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXN
ICAO Code: CYXN
Coordinates: 62°14′24″N, 92°35′53″W
Destination Haines Airport
City: Haines, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HNS
ICAO Code: PAHN
Coordinates: 59°14′37″N, 135°31′26″W