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How far is Whistler from Quaqtaq?

The distance between Quaqtaq (Quaqtaq Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 2150 miles / 3460 kilometers / 1868 nautical miles.

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

Quaqtaq Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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2150
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3460
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1868
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Distance from Quaqtaq to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2150.033 miles
  • 3460.142 kilometers
  • 1868.327 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
  • 2143.338 miles
  • 3449.368 kilometers
  • 1862.509 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 Quaqtaq to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Quaqtaq Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Quaqtaq to Whistler generates about 235 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 235 kilograms equals 517 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Quaqtaq to Whistler

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

Airport information

Origin Quaqtaq Airport
City: Quaqtaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQC
ICAO Code: CYHA
Coordinates: 61°2′47″N, 69°37′4″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