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How far is Whistler from Aklavik?

The distance between Aklavik (Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 1317 miles / 2120 kilometers / 1144 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Aklavik (LAK) to Whistler (YWS) is 2326 miles / 3743 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 30 minutes.

Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Aklavik to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1317.022 miles
  • 2119.541 kilometers
  • 1144.461 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
  • 1314.447 miles
  • 2115.398 kilometers
  • 1142.223 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 Aklavik to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport (LAK) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Aklavik to Whistler generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Aklavik to Whistler

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport (LAK) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).

Airport information

Origin Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport
City: Aklavik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: LAK
ICAO Code: CYKD
Coordinates: 68°13′23″N, 135°0′21″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