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Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada – Canada Flag

Current Date And Time In Whitehorse, Canada

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
00:22:14 EDT
State: Yukon
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 28,201
District: Whitehorse

📍 Cities Near To Whitehorse


Find cities, states and countries closest to Whitehorse in Yukon, Canada with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Whitehorse.

📍 Whitehorse Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Whitehorse from our regional database:

State / RegionYukon
DistrictWhitehorse
Total Population28,201
Land Area416.54 km²
Population Density67.70 / km²
Center Latitude60.7161° N
Center Longitude-135.0538° E
Elevation707 m (2,320 ft)
UTC Time Zone-08:00 to -03:30
Population Rank in Yukon#1 of 7
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Carmacks Carmacks103 166 90
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Craig Craig369 593 320
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Dawson City Dawson City270 435 235
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Haines Haines103 166 90
South (S)
National Flag Of Haines Junction Haines Junction83 134 72
West (W)
National Flag Of Hoonah Hoonah181 291 157
South (S)
National Flag Of Juneau Juneau168 271 146
South (S)
National Flag Of Kake Kake261 421 227
South (S)
National Flag Of Ketchikan Ketchikan392 630 340
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Klawock Klawock364 585 316
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Mayo Mayo201 323 174
North (N)
National Flag Of Metlakatla Metlakatla406 654 353
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Petersburg Petersburg280 451 243
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Sitka Sitka253 408 220
South (S)
National Flag Of Skagway Skagway87 141 76
South (S)

🏳️ States Near To Whitehorse


States and regions closest to Yukon (home state of Whitehorse), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Alaska Alaska591 952 514
West (W)
National Flag Of Alberta Alberta962 1,548 835
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of British Columbia British Columbia774 1,245 672
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Idaho Idaho1,603 2,580 1,392
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Northwest Territories Northwest Territories591 952 514
East (E)
National Flag Of Oregon Oregon1,523 2,451 1,323
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Utah Utah1,869 3,009 1,623
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Washington Washington1,261 2,030 1,095
South-southeast (SSE)

🌎 Countries Near To Whitehorse


Countries bordering or closest to Canada, with aerial distance and compass direction from Whitehorse's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of United States United States1,405 2,261 1,220
South-southeast (SSE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Whitehorse. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Yukon, Canada.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Whitehorse (You)Yukon28,201
Haines JunctionYukon613133.6W
SkagwayAlaska1,240140.6S
HainesAlaska1,713166.0S
CarmacksYukon588166.2NNW
JuneauAlaska31,555270.8S
YakutatAlaska662289.5WSW
HoonahAlaska757290.6S
MayoYukon540322.8N
Upper LiardYukon642345.7E
Watson LakeYukon1,547355.9E

🏆 Yukon City Rankings

How does Whitehorse rank within Yukon? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Whitehorse appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Whitehorse ⭐416.54
Dawson City32.45
Watson Lake6.11

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Watson Lake253.19
Whitehorse ⭐67.70
Dawson City42.37
✈️ Nearest Airport
Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport
IATA: YXY
1 km (1 mi) from Whitehorse
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Yukon Cities
Whitehorse ranks #1 of 7 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Whitehorse? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Whitehorse Sits on the Map

Whitehorse sits inside Yukon, Canada and ranks #1 of 7 cities in Yukon by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Whitehorse to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Whitehorse outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Whitehorse and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Whitehorse against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Yukon city rankings

🌎 Beyond Whitehorse: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Whitehorse and the countries closest to Whitehorse by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Canada. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across North America.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Whitehorse, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Whitehorse at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Whitehorse

If you're stringing together stops in Yukon, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Whitehorse — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Whitehorse MapView the Whitehorse map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Whitehorse Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Yukon OverviewExplore the Yukon state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Canada Country DataGet complete Canada data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Whitehorse

Which cities are closest to Whitehorse?

See the Cities Near To Whitehorse table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Yukon by population and density.

How is the distance from Whitehorse to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Whitehorse and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Whitehorse map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Whitehorse will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Whitehorse to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Whitehorse?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Whitehorse. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Yukon city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Whitehorse compare in size to the cities near it?

Whitehorse ranks #1 of 7 cities in Yukon by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Whitehorse?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Whitehorse is Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY), about 1 km (1 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.