How far is Whistler from Kelowna?
The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 159 miles / 257 kilometers / 139 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Whistler (YWS) is 328 miles / 528 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 56 minutes.
Kelowna International Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
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Distance from Kelowna to Whistler
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kelowna to Whistler. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 159.434 miles
- 256.585 kilometers
- 138.545 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- 158.946 miles
- 255.798 kilometers
- 138.120 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 Kelowna to Whistler?
The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kelowna and Whistler?
Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)
On average, flying from Kelowna to Whistler generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 107 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Whistler
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).
Airport information
| Origin | Kelowna International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kelowna |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YLW |
| ICAO Code: | CYLW |
| Coordinates: | 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W |
| Destination | Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome |
|---|---|
| City: | Whistler |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YWS |
| ICAO Code: | CAE5 |
| Coordinates: | 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″W |