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How far is Whistler from La Grande Rivière?

The distance between La Grande Rivière (La Grande Rivière Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 1917 miles / 3086 kilometers / 1666 nautical miles.

The driving distance from La Grande Rivière (YGL) to Whistler (YWS) is 2899 miles / 4666 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 37 minutes.

La Grande Rivière Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from La Grande Rivière to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1917.460 miles
  • 3085.852 kilometers
  • 1666.227 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
  • 1911.426 miles
  • 3076.143 kilometers
  • 1660.984 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 La Grande Rivière to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from La Grande Rivière Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between La Grande Rivière Airport (YGL) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from La Grande Rivière to Whistler generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 463 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from La Grande Rivière to Whistler

See the map of the shortest flight path between La Grande Rivière Airport (YGL) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).

Airport information

Origin La Grande Rivière Airport
City: La Grande Rivière
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGL
ICAO Code: CYGL
Coordinates: 53°37′31″N, 77°42′15″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