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How far is Whistler from Yakutat, AK?

The distance between Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 925 miles / 1489 kilometers / 804 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yakutat (YAK) to Whistler (YWS) is 1501 miles / 2416 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 28 minutes.

Yakutat Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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804
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Distance from Yakutat to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 924.932 miles
  • 1488.533 kilometers
  • 803.744 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
  • 922.849 miles
  • 1485.182 kilometers
  • 801.934 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 Yakutat to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Yakutat Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yakutat Airport (YAK) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Yakutat to Whistler generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 321 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yakutat to Whistler

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yakutat Airport (YAK) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).

Airport information

Origin Yakutat Airport
City: Yakutat, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YAK
ICAO Code: PAYA
Coordinates: 59°30′11″N, 139°39′36″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