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How far is Whistler from Kangirsuk?

The distance between Kangirsuk (Kangirsuk Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 2143 miles / 3449 kilometers / 1862 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangirsuk (YKG) to Whistler (YWS) is 3286 miles / 5289 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 18 minutes.

Kangirsuk Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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2143
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3449
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1862
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Distance from Kangirsuk to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2142.995 miles
  • 3448.816 kilometers
  • 1862.212 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
  • 2136.289 miles
  • 3438.025 kilometers
  • 1856.385 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 Kangirsuk to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Kangirsuk Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 4 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Kangirsuk to Whistler generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 516 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangirsuk to Whistler

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

Airport information

Origin Kangirsuk Airport
City: Kangirsuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKG
ICAO Code: CYAS
Coordinates: 60°1′37″N, 69°59′57″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