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How far is Vancouver from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) is 59 miles / 95 kilometers / 51 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Vancouver (CXH) is 78 miles / 125 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 5 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre

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Distance from Whistler to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 59.136 miles
  • 95.171 kilometers
  • 51.388 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
  • 59.119 miles
  • 95.142 kilometers
  • 51.373 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre is 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Whistler and Vancouver?

There is no time difference between Whistler and Vancouver.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

On average, flying from Whistler to Vancouver generates about 34 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 34 kilograms equals 74 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 Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH).

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 Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W