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How far is Whistler from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 2834 miles / 4561 kilometers / 2463 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Whistler (YWS) is 3862 miles / 6216 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 26 minutes.

Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Sydney to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2833.952 miles
  • 4560.803 kilometers
  • 2462.637 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
  • 2825.619 miles
  • 4547.393 kilometers
  • 2455.396 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 Sydney to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 5 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Sydney to Whistler generates about 314 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 314 kilograms equals 693 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sydney to Whistler

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).

Airport information

Origin Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQY
ICAO Code: CYQY
Coordinates: 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″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