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How far is Whistler from Edmonton?

The distance between Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 457 miles / 736 kilometers / 398 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Edmonton (YEG) to Whistler (YWS) is 702 miles / 1129 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 31 minutes.

Edmonton International Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Edmonton to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 457.442 miles
  • 736.182 kilometers
  • 397.507 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
  • 456.258 miles
  • 734.277 kilometers
  • 396.478 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 Edmonton to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Edmonton International Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Edmonton to Whistler generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 204 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Edmonton to Whistler

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

Airport information

Origin Edmonton International Airport
City: Edmonton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEG
ICAO Code: CYEG
Coordinates: 53°18′34″N, 113°34′48″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