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How far is Gander from Whitehorse?

The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Gander (Gander International Airport) is 3099 miles / 4988 kilometers / 2693 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whitehorse (YXY) to Gander (YQX) is 5338 miles / 8590 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 115 hours 53 minutes.

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Gander International Airport

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3099
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4988
Kilometers
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2693
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 22 min
Time Difference
4 h 30 min
CO2 emission
346 kg

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Distance from Whitehorse to Gander

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3099.216 miles
  • 4987.704 kilometers
  • 2693.145 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
  • 3089.382 miles
  • 4971.878 kilometers
  • 2684.599 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 Gander?

The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Gander International Airport is 6 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Gander International Airport (YQX)

On average, flying from Whitehorse to Gander generates about 346 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 346 kilograms equals 763 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 Gander

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

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 Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″W