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How far is Whistler from Winnipeg?

The distance between Winnipeg (Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 1139 miles / 1833 kilometers / 990 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Winnipeg (YWG) to Whistler (YWS) is 1390 miles / 2237 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 39 minutes.

Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Winnipeg to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1139.127 miles
  • 1833.247 kilometers
  • 989.874 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
  • 1135.616 miles
  • 1827.596 kilometers
  • 986.823 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 Winnipeg to Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Winnipeg to Whistler generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Winnipeg to Whistler

See the map of the shortest flight path between Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).

Airport information

Origin Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
City: Winnipeg
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWG
ICAO Code: CYWG
Coordinates: 49°54′35″N, 97°14′23″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