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How far is Akulivik from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Akulivik (Akulivik Airport) is 1863 miles / 2998 kilometers / 1619 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Akulivik (AKV) is 2971 miles / 4781 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 45 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Akulivik Airport

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1863
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2998
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1619
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Distance from Whistler to Akulivik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1863.006 miles
  • 2998.217 kilometers
  • 1618.908 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
  • 1857.353 miles
  • 2989.120 kilometers
  • 1613.996 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 Whistler to Akulivik?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Akulivik Airport is 4 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Akulivik Airport (AKV)

On average, flying from Whistler to Akulivik generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 452 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whistler to Akulivik

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Akulivik Airport
City: Akulivik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: AKV
ICAO Code: CYKO
Coordinates: 60°49′6″N, 78°8′54″W