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How far is Whistler from Kitchener?

The distance between Kitchener (Region of Waterloo International Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 2042 miles / 3286 kilometers / 1774 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kitchener (YKF) to Whistler (YWS) is 2617 miles / 4212 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 47 minutes.

Region of Waterloo International Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Kitchener to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2041.794 miles
  • 3285.949 kilometers
  • 1774.270 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
  • 2036.221 miles
  • 3276.979 kilometers
  • 1769.427 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 Kitchener to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Kitchener to Whistler generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kitchener to Whistler

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

Airport information

Origin Region of Waterloo International Airport
City: Kitchener
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKF
ICAO Code: CYKF
Coordinates: 43°27′38″N, 80°22′42″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