Nonstop flight route between Bethel, Alaska, United States and Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada:
Departure Airport:
(60°46'54"N by 161°44'35"W)
Arrival Airport:
(60°42'33"N by 135°4'1"W)
Distance from JBT to YXY:
894.51 miles (1,439.57 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Bethel Seaplane Base (JBT), Bethel, Alaska, United States and Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY), Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada would travel a Great Circle distance of 895 miles (or 1,440 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the relatively short distance between Bethel Seaplane Base and Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport, the route shown on this map most likely still appears to be a straight line.
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | JBT / |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Bethel, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 60°46'54"N by 161°44'35"W |
| Area Served: | Bethel, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | Public Domain |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 15 feet (5 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from JBT |
| More Information: | JBT Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | YXY / CYXY |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada |
| GPS Coordinates: | 60°42'33"N by 135°4'1"W |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 2317 feet (706 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from YXY |
| More Information: | YXY Maps & Info |
Facts about Bethel Seaplane Base (JBT):
- In addition to being known as "Bethel Seaplane Base", another name for JBT is "Z59".
- Because of Bethel Seaplane Base's relatively low elevation of 15 feet, planes can take off or land at Bethel Seaplane Base at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The closest airport to Bethel Seaplane Base (JBT) is Bethel Airport (BET), which is located only 3 miles (5 kilometers) W of JBT.
- Bethel Seaplane Base (JBT) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Bethel Seaplane Base (JBT) is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), which is located 10,584 miles (17,034 kilometers) away in Cape Town, South Africa.
Facts about Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY):
- The furthest airport from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,398 miles (16,734 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
- Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) has 3 runways.
- In addition to being known as "Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport", another name for YXY is "Whitehorse/Erik Nielsen International Airport".
- The airport's parking lot is graced by an old Canadian Pacific Airlines Douglas DC-3 on a pedestal that serves as a weather vane.
- The airport is classified as an airport of entry by NAV CANADA and is staffed by the Canada Border Services Agency.
- Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport is located in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada.
- The closest airport to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) is Haines Junction Airport (YHT), which is located 84 miles (135 kilometers) W of YXY.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 3.18 miles (5.12 km) W | Bethel Airport (BET) | Bethel, Alaska, United States |     |
| 2 | 5.60 miles (9.01 km) SSW | Napaskiak Airport (PKA) | Napaskiak, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 10.11 miles (16.28 km) E | Kwethluk Airport (KWT) | Kwethluk, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 10.17 miles (16.36 km) SW | Napakiak Airport (WNA) | Napakiak, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 18.79 miles (30.23 km) WNW | Atmautluak Airport (ATT) | Atmautluak, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 19.17 miles (30.85 km) ENE | Akiak Airport (AKI) | Akiak, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 24.95 miles (40.15 km) WNW | Nunapitchuk Airport (NUP) | Nunapitchuk, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 27.06 miles (43.55 km) WNW | Kasigluk Airport (KUK) | Kasigluk, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 33.88 miles (54.52 km) NE | Tuluksak Airport (TLT) | Tuluksak, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 40.58 miles (65.31 km) SSW | Eek Airport (EEK) | Eek, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 44.01 miles (70.83 km) SW | Tuntutuliak Airport (WTL) | Tuntutuliak, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 60.40 miles (97.20 km) ENE | Nyac Airport (ZNC) | Nyac, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 68.77 miles (110.68 km) SW | Kongiganak Airport (KKH) | Kongiganak, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 69.99 miles (112.65 km) NE | Kalskag Airport (KLG) | Kalskag, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 70.04 miles (112.72 km) NNE | Russian Mission Airport (RSH) | Russian Mission, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,584.17 miles (17,033.53 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,577.62 miles (17,022.99 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,556.27 miles (16,988.63 km) SSW | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,516.14 miles (16,924.04 km) SSW | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,471.85 miles (16,852.76 km) SSW | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,361.91 miles (16,675.83 km) SSW | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,296.79 miles (16,571.04 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,287.42 miles (16,555.96 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,260.19 miles (16,512.13 km) S | Aggeneys Airport (AGZ) | Aggeneys, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,260.19 miles (16,512.13 km) S | Wild Coast Sun Airport (MZF) | Mzamba, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,256.56 miles (16,506.28 km) SSW | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,251.67 miles (16,498.42 km) SSW | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,249.43 miles (16,494.81 km) SSW | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,243.17 miles (16,484.74 km) SSW | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,230.68 miles (16,464.64 km) SSW | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 83.84 miles (134.93 km) W | Haines Junction Airport (YHT) | Haines Junction, Yukon, Canada | |
| 2 | 86.75 miles (139.61 km) S | Skagway Airport (SGY) | Skagway, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 87.41 miles (140.67 km) ESE | Teslin Airport (YZW) | Teslin, Yukon, Canada | |
| 4 | 102.48 miles (164.93 km) S | Haines Airport (HNS) | Haines, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 117.60 miles (189.26 km) NNE | Faro Airport (ZFA) | Faro, Yukon, Canada | |
| 6 | 123.57 miles (198.87 km) NE | Ross River Airport (XRR) | Ross River, Yukon, Canada | |
| 7 | 140.51 miles (226.13 km) WNW | Burwash Airport (YDB) | Burwash Landing, Yukon, Canada | |
| 8 | 158.71 miles (255.42 km) S | Excursion Inlet Seaplane Base (EXI) | Excursion Inlet, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 159.40 miles (256.53 km) S | Gustavus Airport (GST) | Gustavus, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 163.58 miles (263.26 km) S | Juneau International Airport (JNU) | Juneau, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 169.73 miles (273.15 km) S | Funter Bay Seaplane Base (FNR) | Funter Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 178.72 miles (287.62 km) WSW | Yakutat Airport (YAK) | Yakutat, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 179.43 miles (288.76 km) SSW | Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (ELV) | Elfin Cove, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 180.96 miles (291.23 km) S | Hoonah Airport (HNH) | Hoonah, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 202.52 miles (325.93 km) N | Mayo Airport (YMA) | Mayo, Yukon, Canada | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,398.31 miles (16,734.42 km) SE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,393.29 miles (16,726.34 km) SSE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,375.27 miles (16,697.34 km) SSE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,334.98 miles (16,632.50 km) SE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,290.28 miles (16,560.55 km) SSE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,269.08 miles (16,526.44 km) SSE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,247.56 miles (16,491.80 km) SE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,195.84 miles (16,408.58 km) SSE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,188.35 miles (16,396.51 km) SSE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,179.51 miles (16,382.29 km) SSE | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,166.80 miles (16,361.84 km) SSE | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,165.90 miles (16,360.38 km) SSE | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,151.23 miles (16,336.78 km) SSE | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,149.02 miles (16,333.23 km) SSE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,144.99 miles (16,326.74 km) SSE | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |