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How far is Whistler from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 59 miles / 95 kilometers / 51 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (CXH) to Whistler (YWS) is 77 miles / 124 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 5 minutes.

Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Vancouver to Whistler

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Whistler. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 59.136 miles
  • 95.171 kilometers
  • 51.388 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
  • 59.119 miles
  • 95.142 kilometers
  • 51.373 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 Vancouver to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Vancouver and Whistler?

There is no time difference between Vancouver and Whistler.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Whistler generates about 34 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 34 kilograms equals 74 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Whistler

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W
Destination Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
City: Whistler
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWS
ICAO Code: CAE5
Coordinates: 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″W