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How far is Tofino from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Tofino (Tofino/Long Beach Airport) is 147 miles / 236 kilometers / 127 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Tofino (YAZ) is 223 miles / 359 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 38 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Tofino/Long Beach Airport

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Distance from Whistler to Tofino

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 146.674 miles
  • 236.049 kilometers
  • 127.456 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
  • 146.329 miles
  • 235.494 kilometers
  • 127.157 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 Tofino?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Tofino/Long Beach Airport is 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Whistler and Tofino?

There is no time difference between Whistler and Tofino.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ)

On average, flying from Whistler to Tofino generates about 47 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 47 kilograms equals 103 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 Tofino

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ).

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 Tofino/Long Beach Airport
City: Tofino
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAZ
ICAO Code: CYAZ
Coordinates: 49°4′47″N, 125°46′32″W