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How far is Whistler from Fort McMurray?

The distance between Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 660 miles / 1062 kilometers / 573 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort McMurray (YMM) to Whistler (YWS) is 949 miles / 1528 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 20 minutes.

Fort McMurray International Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Fort McMurray to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 659.875 miles
  • 1061.965 kilometers
  • 573.415 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
  • 658.451 miles
  • 1059.673 kilometers
  • 572.178 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 Fort McMurray to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Fort McMurray International Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Fort McMurray to Whistler generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 265 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort McMurray to Whistler

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).

Airport information

Origin Fort McMurray International Airport
City: Fort McMurray
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMM
ICAO Code: CYMM
Coordinates: 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″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