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How far is Kangirsuk from Whitehorse?

The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Kangirsuk (Kangirsuk Airport) is 2139 miles / 3443 kilometers / 1859 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whitehorse (YXY) to Kangirsuk (YKG) is 3967 miles / 6385 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 96 hours 40 minutes.

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Kangirsuk Airport

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Distance from Whitehorse to Kangirsuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2139.078 miles
  • 3442.513 kilometers
  • 1858.808 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
  • 2131.283 miles
  • 3429.968 kilometers
  • 1852.035 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 Kangirsuk?

The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Kangirsuk Airport is 4 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Kangirsuk Airport (YKG)

On average, flying from Whitehorse to Kangirsuk generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 515 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 Kangirsuk

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

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 Kangirsuk Airport
City: Kangirsuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKG
ICAO Code: CYAS
Coordinates: 60°1′37″N, 69°59′57″W