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How far is Whistler from Fort Chipewyan?

The distance between Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 761 miles / 1225 kilometers / 662 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Chipewyan (YPY) to Whistler (YWS) is 1125 miles / 1810 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 15 minutes.

Fort Chipewyan Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Fort Chipewyan to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 761.350 miles
  • 1225.274 kilometers
  • 661.595 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
  • 759.879 miles
  • 1222.907 kilometers
  • 660.317 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 Chipewyan to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Fort Chipewyan Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Fort Chipewyan to Whistler generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 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 Chipewyan to Whistler

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

Airport information

Origin Fort Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″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