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How far is Whistler from Thompson?

The distance between Thompson (Thompson Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 1110 miles / 1787 kilometers / 965 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thompson (YTH) to Whistler (YWS) is 1543 miles / 2483 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 17 minutes.

Thompson Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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1110
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1787
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965
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Distance from Thompson to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1110.303 miles
  • 1786.859 kilometers
  • 964.827 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
  • 1107.034 miles
  • 1781.598 kilometers
  • 961.986 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 Thompson to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Thompson Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thompson Airport (YTH) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Thompson to Whistler generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 347 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Thompson to Whistler

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

Airport information

Origin Thompson Airport
City: Thompson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTH
ICAO Code: CYTH
Coordinates: 55°48′3″N, 97°51′51″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