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How far is Cat Lake from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Cat Lake (Cat Lake Airport) is 1354 miles / 2178 kilometers / 1176 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Cat Lake (YAC) is 1778 miles / 2861 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 7 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Cat Lake Airport

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1354
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2178
Kilometers
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1176
Nautical miles

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Distance from Whistler to Cat Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1353.522 miles
  • 2178.282 kilometers
  • 1176.178 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
  • 1349.303 miles
  • 2171.492 kilometers
  • 1172.512 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 Cat Lake?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Cat Lake Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Cat Lake Airport (YAC)

On average, flying from Whistler to Cat Lake generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 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 Cat Lake

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

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 Cat Lake Airport
City: Cat Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAC
ICAO Code: CYAC
Coordinates: 51°43′37″N, 91°49′27″W