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How far is Arctic Bay from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Arctic Bay (Arctic Bay Airport) is 1948 miles / 3136 kilometers / 1693 nautical miles.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Arctic Bay Airport

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Distance from Whistler to Arctic Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1948.351 miles
  • 3135.568 kilometers
  • 1693.071 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
  • 1943.241 miles
  • 3127.344 kilometers
  • 1688.630 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 Arctic Bay?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Arctic Bay Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Arctic Bay Airport (YAB)

On average, flying from Whistler to Arctic Bay generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 469 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Whistler to Arctic Bay

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

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 Arctic Bay Airport
City: Arctic Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAB
ICAO Code: CYAB
Coordinates: 73°0′20″N, 85°2′33″W