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How far is May Creek, AK, from Whale Cove?

The distance between Whale Cove (Whale Cove Airport) and May Creek (May Creek Airport) is 1602 miles / 2579 kilometers / 1392 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whale Cove (YXN) to May Creek (MYK) is 2934 miles / 4722 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 0 minutes.

Whale Cove Airport – May Creek Airport

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1602
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2579
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1392
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Distance from Whale Cove to May Creek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1602.207 miles
  • 2578.503 kilometers
  • 1392.280 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
  • 1596.256 miles
  • 2568.925 kilometers
  • 1387.109 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 May Creek?

The estimated flight time from Whale Cove Airport to May Creek Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whale Cove Airport (YXN) and May Creek Airport (MYK)

On average, flying from Whale Cove to May Creek generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 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 May Creek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whale Cove Airport (YXN) and May Creek Airport (MYK).

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 May Creek Airport
City: May Creek, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MYK
ICAO Code: MYK
Coordinates: 61°20′8″N, 142°41′13″W