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How far is Whistler from Hamilton?

The distance between Hamilton (John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 2071 miles / 3333 kilometers / 1800 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hamilton (YHM) to Whistler (YWS) is 2628 miles / 4229 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 59 minutes.

John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Hamilton to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2070.894 miles
  • 3332.781 kilometers
  • 1799.558 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
  • 2065.281 miles
  • 3323.747 kilometers
  • 1794.680 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 Hamilton to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 4 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Hamilton to Whistler generates about 225 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 225 kilograms equals 497 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Hamilton to Whistler

See the map of the shortest flight path between John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).

Airport information

Origin John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport
City: Hamilton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHM
ICAO Code: CYHM
Coordinates: 43°10′24″N, 79°56′5″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