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How far is Kugluktuk from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Kugluktuk (Kugluktuk Airport) is 1252 miles / 2015 kilometers / 1088 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Kugluktuk (YCO) is 1783 miles / 2869 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 42 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Kugluktuk Airport

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1252
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1088
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Distance from Whistler to Kugluktuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1252.296 miles
  • 2015.375 kilometers
  • 1088.215 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
  • 1249.995 miles
  • 2011.672 kilometers
  • 1086.216 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 Kugluktuk?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Kugluktuk Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Kugluktuk Airport (YCO)

On average, flying from Whistler to Kugluktuk generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 361 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 Kugluktuk

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

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 Kugluktuk Airport
City: Kugluktuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCO
ICAO Code: CYCO
Coordinates: 67°49′0″N, 115°8′38″W