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How far is Whistler from Sanikiluaq?

The distance between Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 1828 miles / 2942 kilometers / 1589 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Whistler (YWS) is 2976 miles / 4789 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 50 minutes.

Sanikiluaq Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Sanikiluaq to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1828.320 miles
  • 2942.395 kilometers
  • 1588.766 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
  • 1822.606 miles
  • 2933.200 kilometers
  • 1583.801 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 Sanikiluaq to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Sanikiluaq Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Sanikiluaq to Whistler generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanikiluaq to Whistler

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

Airport information

Origin Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″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