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How far is Whistler from Nakina?

The distance between Nakina (Nakina Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 1594 miles / 2565 kilometers / 1385 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nakina (YQN) to Whistler (YWS) is 2031 miles / 3269 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 11 minutes.

Nakina Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Nakina to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1593.524 miles
  • 2564.529 kilometers
  • 1384.735 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
  • 1588.600 miles
  • 2556.603 kilometers
  • 1380.455 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 Nakina to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Nakina Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nakina Airport (YQN) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Nakina to Whistler generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 409 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nakina to Whistler

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

Airport information

Origin Nakina Airport
City: Nakina
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQN
ICAO Code: CYQN
Coordinates: 50°10′58″N, 86°41′47″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