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How far is Aklavik from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Aklavik (Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport) is 1317 miles / 2120 kilometers / 1144 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Aklavik (LAK) is 2326 miles / 3743 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 31 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport

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Distance from Whistler to Aklavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1317.022 miles
  • 2119.541 kilometers
  • 1144.461 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
  • 1314.447 miles
  • 2115.398 kilometers
  • 1142.223 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 Aklavik?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport (LAK)

On average, flying from Whistler to Aklavik generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 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 Aklavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport (LAK).

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 Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport
City: Aklavik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: LAK
ICAO Code: CYKD
Coordinates: 68°13′23″N, 135°0′21″W