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How far is Haines, AK, from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Haines (Haines Airport) is 804 miles / 1293 kilometers / 698 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Haines (HNS) is 1563 miles / 2515 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 13 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Haines Airport

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804
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1293
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698
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Distance from Whistler to Haines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 803.524 miles
  • 1293.147 kilometers
  • 698.243 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
  • 801.949 miles
  • 1290.611 kilometers
  • 696.874 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 Haines?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Haines Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Haines Airport (HNS)

On average, flying from Whistler to Haines generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 298 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 Haines

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

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 Haines Airport
City: Haines, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HNS
ICAO Code: PAHN
Coordinates: 59°14′37″N, 135°31′26″W