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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Whitehorse?

The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1733 miles / 2789 kilometers / 1506 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whitehorse (YXY) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 2170 miles / 3493 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 17 minutes.

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Whitehorse to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1732.852 miles
  • 2788.755 kilometers
  • 1505.807 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
  • 1728.151 miles
  • 2781.190 kilometers
  • 1501.722 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 Whitehorse to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Whitehorse to Grand Forks generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whitehorse to Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W